Yeah my school was more “white moderates” if you will. I’m still unlearning that style of racism. As a private catholic school in an extremely white area it felt natural at the time, but when I moved elsewhere I learned the disservice done by lack of exposure to black folks.
I suppose it may be that us northern white folks were made to feel like the good guys. But like it’s not hard to find people to emphasize with on the right side of history, even if you’re only looking for people who look and sound like you. Antiracism has always been a multiracial coalition.