No, not purely an empty insult.

What I'm referring to, mainly, isn't an insult but a threat. If someone is (perceived as) a racist, someone can get fired these days, right? Why else this story? thefire.org/news/lawsui…

And the one about the rock and U. of Wisconsin-Madison? Why else would the admin cave? nytimes.com/2021/08/24/…

(I agree with Professor McWhorter, BTW:)

"Yes, racism persists in our society in many ways, and administrators serving up craven condescension as antiracism are fine examples of it."