Destiny Swap Pronunciation: /ˈdɛs.tɪ.ni swɑp/ (DES-tin-ee SWOP) Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A concept describing a deliberate, covert process where an original Black American person or group (A) is replaced by a covetous person or group (B), who envies and seeks to claim A’s status, future, and accomplishments. This swap often occurs gradually for individuals and over generations for groups or ethnicities. It happens through the manipulation of history and by rewriting or erasing A’s achievements. Group B may insert themselves into A’s story as essential contributors. They sometimes resent and even despise A for providing help that B needed to survive but could not secure alone. Over time, group B often claims the recognition, opportunities, and legacy that rightfully belonged to Black Americans.
Synonyms: Narrative appropriation, legacy reversal, social usurpation
Example: After Black Americans led in cultural and social progress, a destiny swap occurred when another group rewrote the narrative to claim those achievements.
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