While the critique of this author seems unjustified, I think we do well to grapple with issues like this and not dismiss them outright. The problem is real, even if this may not be a good example.
Grapple with what, though? Abstract Whitey loves Coltrane and Satchmo and hates every Black person born since? It's not a coherent theory to begin with.
Also, if the current regime is in a position to fully eradicate all the blacks and browns, the statues will all be of Confederate generals and Trump family members, not black people.
Financial exploitation of oppressed culture by the dominant culture. Fetishization of minority figures as exotic and mystical. Crowding out minority voices when establishing critical narratives around minority art and culture.
These sorts of things happen in music industry, music criticism and music journalism. As I said, I don't think this is a good example, but as someone who has benefited greatly from Black American culture, I see bearing these issues in mind as one way to pay back my benefactors.
Also, if the current regime is in a position to fully eradicate all the blacks and browns, the statues will all be of Confederate generals and Trump family members, not black people.