Let's Address The Double Standard
Steve Holder
Let's Address The Double Standard
At White Equality Alliance we believe in the inherent worth of every human being, regardless of race, ethnicity, or background. Equality should mean exactly that—equal treatment, equal respect, equal freedom—without exception. But let’s be honest: in today’s social and political climate, the rules are not applied evenly.
Cultural pride is widely accepted and even celebrated—so long as you aren’t white. Ethnic heritage months, cultural parades, and public affirmations of identity are encouraged for some groups. But when white people dare to express pride in their heritage, it’s often met with instant accusations of racism, hate, or extremism.
This is not equality. This is a double standard.
When society teaches that some people can embrace their cultural identity without fear, while others risk being publicly shamed for doing the exact same thing, we’re no longer talking about unity—we’re talking about selective acceptance. And selective acceptance isn’t justice; it’s discrimination hiding under the banner of morality.
Let’s be clear: pride in one’s heritage should never mean hatred toward others. The same is true for white pride. It is simply the acknowledgment of history, culture, and the contributions made by those who came before us. To deny one group the right to express that is to strip them of the same dignity afforded to everyone else.
This isn’t about elevating one race over another. This is about demanding consistency. If equality is real, it should be applied without bias, without exception, and without fear.
The freedom to express racial pride should belong to every community—without the looming threat of censorship, name-calling, or public vilification. Anything less is hypocrisy.
White Equality Alliance
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Steve Holder
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What Is White Equality Alliance? The White Equality Alliance is a newly launched grassroots movement committed to the belief that every race deserves equal respect, dignity, and the freedom to celebrate its heritage. If it’s acceptable to express pride in being Black, Latino, or Indigenous, then it should be just as acceptable for white people to express pride in their culture—without fear, shame, or accusation. We believe in the inherent worth of every human being, regardless of race or background. But in today’s climate, let’s be honest—there’s a clear double standard. While many forms of cultural pride are celebrated, white pride is often immediately labeled as hateful or racist. That’s not equality. That’s censorship by fear. At White Equality Alliance, we reject hate in all forms—and that includes the hate that comes from silencing certain voices. Pride in one’s heritage should never require tearing others down. Our mission is to create a space where white identity can be expressed in a healthy, respectful, and non-supremacist way—just like every other group is allowed to do. We’re just getting started, but our message is simple: Equality means everyone. If you believe in fairness, in honest conversation, and in the right of all people to celebrate who they are without shame or hostility—then we invite you to join us. Speak up. Stand with us. Help shape a future where pride doesn’t divide us—it reminds us that we all belong.