Why White Men Like to Be the Devil…’s Advocate, As Explained To Me By a White Man

Malcolm X once called white men the devil, but they prefer to call themselves the devil's advocate. Here's a few reasons why they've latched onto this title.

Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies to the Senate Judiciary Committee during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

People of color feel obliged to explain that when learning of instances of brutal police violence disproportionately perpetrated against Black and Brown people - we often see ourselves and our families. We le…