On January 9th, 2002, Glayde Whitney, 62, died from natural causes at the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. As a distinguished member of The Occidental Quarterly’s editorial advisory board, Glayde assisted our efforts on editorial matters. His honesty, pleasant demeanor, fast wit, analytical perception, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to advancing Western civilization were hallmarks of this phenomenal educator.
His views on the genetical basis of racial differences challenged the conventional orthodoxy among contemporary behavior geneticists. As one who valued the pursuit of fundamental truths rather than the superficial satisfaction that accompanies career advancement from social conformity or political expediency, Glayde followed in the footsteps of William Shockley, Henry Garrett, and Dwight Ingle in devoting the twilight of his career to studying genetic-based racial differences in IQ, criminality, and personality traits. As a tenured professor of psychology at Florida State University, Glayde’s steadfast determination to persevere, often in the face of rabid hostility, standing firmly on principle rather than buckle under to the social pressures of conformity, earned the respect of his intellectual peers.
As one of his last written pieces, Glayde’s review of Joseph Graves’ The Emperor’s New Clothes (see p. 91) is a devastating critique of racial egalitarianism masquerading as science. The review is a fitting reminder of Glayde’s insightfulness, which, along with those wide suspenders, will certainly be missed. May he rest in peace.
(The family has asked that donations in Glayde's memory be made to: The Charles Martel Society, P.O. Box 3462 Augusta, GA 30914. The Charles Martel Society is a non-profit organization. Contributions are tax deductible.