Saviorism in Politics: The Manipulative Use of Racial Redemption to Win Black, Brown, and Disenfranchised Voters
By Anne Webster | Photo Copyright of IQ INC. In American politics, a recurring strategy has been employed by many politicians—particularly white and often Democrat-leaning—who position themselves as “saviors” of marginalized communities. This phenomenon, known as political saviorism, relies on appealing to Black, Brown, and disenfranchised voters through promises of protection, social uplift, and justice, […]