White Nationalists And Racial Diversity

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The essay paper capitalizes on C.P. Ellis enlightenment from a White Nationalist

playing a key role on the Klu Klux Clan, to an individual who values racial diversity.

Through his lessons, it becomes how white nationalism relates to economic class and success

in the United States. The goal of white nationalists is America whose national identity centers

on the identity of ethnic whites. On the other hand, proponents of racial diversity posit for a

country with multiple identities. Through viewing C.P. Ellis story from a critical perspective,

the paper synthesizes the relationship between economic class, race, and class in the United

States from three perspectives.

First, the paper finds the link between economic class and education. Ellis plight in

his search for identity reveals that people from low economic class in the country tend to

have little or no education. For instance, Ellis had to quit school in eighth grade to feed for

his mother, sister, and himself. The low levels of education made it impossible for himself to

earn a decent living resulting into low self-esteem. As such, he always wondered why his

classmates could afford decent clothes and best things in life yet himself could not despite

being white. Such frustrations in life compel poor ethnic whites to look for someone they can

lay their blame, which often goes to the black Americans as Ellis learned. Ellis learns the

bitter truth that economic class defines success in the American society rather than race. Such

is evident when he struggles with his personal image and that of his father when they go out

fishing, and he feels like everyone around is laughing at them for their cheap clothes.

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The second lesson from Ellis is that racial fundamentalism is rife amongst the poor

Native Americans as well as the Blacks. While working at a refilling station, life becomes

increasingly difficult; he joined the Klu Klux Klan in search of identity and a feeling of

importance. Elli’s actions as the leader of the KKK in Durham help show the racial strife in

the country and in which economic class in the country. When the Black movement was

demanding more rights and representation to the council, Ellis observes that he could rally

the Klan members and fill half of the council chambers to counter the demands fronted by the

members of the black movement. However, the council members who talked to him at night

could not even shake his hand during the day. Such exploitative relationship helps show that

those in higher economic classes care less about racial identity whereas the low-income

whites desire for white nationalism as they seek to feel in power of other races. Richard

Spencer echoes similar sentiments advocating for an America whose national identity is

based on the identity of the ethnic whites.

Economic class and success is the last perspective reviewed in the discussion. It

emerges that economic class rather than race is the key determiner of success in the American

society. Ellis struggled for most of his hey days trying to survive on a meager salary while

people from other races were living the America dream. Such is the same case in the modern

America where immigrants who can secure the best education comes into the country and

live better lives irrespective of their race. Ellis also learns the same when his life changes

after he completes high school diploma and starts to get a chance to compete with college

graduates. His new economic class finds him being supported by Black people at Durke

despite the management’s effort to have him lose the union post by exposing his past

affiliations with the KKK.

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White Nationalists and Racial Diversity

White Nationalist and racial diversity have remained a contentious topic plaguing the

United States. Despite the gains made by the civil society movement, spearheaded by Martin

Luther, with regard to racial integration in the country the strategies used by White

nationalists to push their agenda have evolved over time through movements. Such

methodologies are using movements such as Klu Klux Klan where C.P. Ellis rose to become

its president and the Alt-right movement whose end is to promote white supremacism. The

battle of the races is in fact, proving to become more vicious with the supremacist whites

blaming racial minorities for their economic woes whereas the blacks blame the whites for

their lack of opportunities. However, as C.P. Ellis would come to learn, economic class,

rather than race is the key factor that determines success in the United States. Rich, Cox, and

Bloch study record similar sentiments noting that poorer students’ record less academic

success in all the Districts across the country irrespective of their racial backgrounds (1). The

connection between success, race, and economic class can be viewed from there key facets

evident in Spencer and Ellis views on racial diversity in the United States. As such, the essay

relies on C.P. Ellis and Richard Spencer’s view to show the connection between race,

economic class, and success in the American Society.

Economic Class and Education

First, limited access to education for students from the poor families results in their

limited success of their children irrespective of the race. Ellis conditions while growing a

white kid from a poor family epitomize the gravity of the matter. Ellis father little education

saw him become a worker casual worker in textile mills in Durham. As such, despite working

hard, the salary could not afford the family decent clothing. In fact, Ellis could not help but

note the start difference between his limited wardrobes while in school while other kids had

nice clothes (Colombo, Cullen, and Lisle 399). Moreover, while he went with his father for

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fishing, Ellis could notice his father’s unattractive attire and feel as if everyone around them

was laughing at them.

Such are the struggles that every poor American struggle with despite their origin.

Education charts out the career path followed by every American child. Contrary to the 1990s

when a high school education was sufficient to land one a job in the manufacturing sector,

technology has changed the landscape compelling people to pursue higher education to

secure a well-paying job. Therefore, when one fails to secure a higher education, it becomes

impossible to land a well-paying job as Ellis came to learn. After the death of his father, Ellis

had to quit school at eight grade to support his mother and sister (Colombo, Cullen, and Lisle

400). Consequently, Ellis trended the same footsteps followed by a father working on jobs

that required no special skills hence earning very little. For instance, despite working seven

days a week at a gas pumping station, Ellis found it hard to survive financially. In fact, the

maximum that Ellis managed in a week was $dollars with the rent galloping $12 of his

weekly earnings.

Ellis struggles the struggle that every average American undergoes despite their color.

Such struggles point out that the wage premium in the country has shifted towards highly

skilled workers, as more organizations become knowledge based. Whereas the rich has more

resources to spend on their children education through hiring tutors and paying for extra

classes for specialized skills, an average American can barely afford a basic education for

their children. As such, Ellis struggles help shows that access to opportunities is not

dependent on race rather than economic class. Those in the higher economic class had better

chances of placement in the best-paying jobs as lawyers and managers as Ellis learned as a

union official.

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Economic Class and Racial Fundamentalism

Ellis observes that survival frustration results in racial strife amongst the poor in the

American society who are struggling with identity problems. While struggling to cater for his

family under harsh economic times, Ellis becomes bitter but could not make of where to vent

the anger. Though he felt like hating America, he could bring himself to that hence turning

his anger towards the Black people (Colombo, Cullen, and Lisle 400). Following sentiments

implanted in his heart by his Father, who was a member of the Klan, he attributed all his

problems to the Black people some of whom he felt had made great strides in life than

himself yet he was supposed to be superior. However, such feelings bring out Ellis desire for

identity. Like his father, Ellis had nothing that could accord recognition even among the

whites. Therefore, witnessing the success of Black people who he perceived as inferior gave

him a natural hate towards them.

Spencer sentiments mirrored those of Elli when he was at the Helm of Klu Klux Klan

activities. Spencer envisions America that is a haven for Whites from Europe only noting

such a country would give Americans a sense of identity (Mcevers 1). Spencer heads a

movement that he named Alt-Right that advocates White nationalism in the United States,

misogyny, and anti-Semitism. Spencer sentiments show a group of people who feel that racial

diversity is increasing competition for the Whites who feel that should access opportunities

with ease than their racial counterparts elsewhere in the country. In fact, Spencer regards

European settlers as the indispensable group that helped build and shape America (Mcevers

1). Though Spencer remarks may sound controversial, they give a rough picture of what most

uneducated Americans feel about individuals from Latin America, Africa, and Asia who have

migrated to the United States secured themselves the best education, and are living the

American dream that most native Americans are yet to realize.

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Ellis passage also shows the Black Americans undergoing the same struggle as they

sought for more voice through the civil rights movement. Racial segregation had made sure

that most Blacks had little or no access to education due to poverty. Most of them could not

find jobs while students attended schools segregated on racial lines. Ellis notes that during the

civil rights movement, demonstrators would picket downtown stores and rob any white

person who came their way (Colombo, Cullen, and Lisle 402). Besides, racial strife among

the poor is evident when the Klan members would fill up municipal halls to counter the

demands made by the civil rights movement. Such tensions signify racial fundamentalism

among the low on social class in the American society. While a majority of them expend

much of their energy feeling disadvantaged due to the success of others, the power and

mighty enjoy their success by manipulating the poor in the society.

Economic Class and Success

Ellis path to earn a diploma at home showed that race is not one a critical denominator

in job placement and increased professional mobility in corporate America. The diploma saw

Ellis earning a reputable position in labor unions. For instance, he was elected the steward of

the labor union at Durke. Shortly after, Ellis secured the seat of the manager of the Union

despite 75 percent of the workers in the union being blacks (Colombo, Cullen, and Lisle 407).

Ellis success is such a short time after completing his diploma through the past employment

progress (PEP) program underscore the importance of economic class in job placement and

occupational mobility. The rise in education standards gave Ellis time to work with people

from all the races. He learned that everyone was like him despite his or her color. A black

man had ambitions, emotions, and feelings similar to a white man (Colombo, Cullen, and

Lisle 401). In fact, Ellis comes to learn that the mandate pursued by organizations such as the

Klan and the Alt-Right movement are tools used by those in higher economic class to deny

the working people not to share in their wealth (Colombo, Cullen, and Lisle 407).

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Ellis PEP diploma also shows his occupational mobility increase. After securing the

post of the manager of the union, Ellis had time to interact with college professionals with

whom he felt proud, to be competing with through the salary is not that great. In fact, as he

reflects back on his engagement with the Klan and listening to the tapes of Martin Luther

King, Ellie cannot help but cry knowing how ignorance had limited his view on what is

happening in the United States (Colombo, Cullen, and Lisle 408). Rather than the

protectionist feeling advocated for by white nationalists, the economy class has replaced race

as the key determiner of success in the United States. The rich can access better education

hence securing the best jobs irrespective of their race.

Conclusion

Economic class replaced race is the key determiner of success in the United States.

While white nationalists such as Spencer are agitating the low-income whites with racial

supremacy, Ellis has trended the same path only to learn that education and economic class

defined identity in modern America. After spending decades struggling to make ends meet

with just eight-grade education, Ellis achieves better job placement and increased job

mobility in a very short period with just a high school diploma obtained through PEP. The

achievements were possible due to Ellis rising class hence helping to underscore social class

as the main driver of success than race in modern America.

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Works Cited

Colombo, Gary, Robert Cullen, and Bonnie Lisle. Rereading America. 1st ed. Boston, MA:

Bedford/St. Martins, 2010. Print.

Mcevers, Kelly. "'We're Not Going Away': Alt-Right Leader On Voice In Trump

Administration". NPR.org. N.p., 2016. Web. 5 Feb. 2017.

Motoko Rich, Amanda Cox and Matthew Bloch. "Money, Race And Success: How Your

School District Compares". Nytimes.com. N.p., 2016. Web. 5 Feb. 2017.

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