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The N-Word: When Can Whites Use It?
“The N-word “is arguably the most consequential social insult in American history, according to Randall Kennedy, a professor at Harvard Law School. Two decades ago, he wrote a book simply entitled n—–: The Strange Career of a Troublesome Word. Throughout … Continue reading
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Tagged African Americans, Baltimore City Community College, Blacks, Chris Rock, Colgate University, Harvard Law School, language, N word, NBA, Pew Research, Phoenix Suns, race, racial slur, racist, Randall Kennedy, Robert Sraver, sociology, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, The Strange Career of a Troublesome Word, Whites
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A Relaxing Summer Vacation without Aggravation Is Still a Luxury for Many Minorities
Woodbine Cottage, Lake George NY “Modern hotel, air conditioned, television, good food, variety of amusement sports. Protection for the Negro traveler. Contact Samuel ‘Pinky’ McFerson and his wife Dorothy (proprietors).” Protection for the Negro traveler? In Lake George, a resort … Continue reading
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Tagged Adirondacks, African Americans, Bible of Black Travelers, Blacks, Color of Fear, discrimination, diversity, double consciousness, ethnic, ethnic minorities, gas stations, Green Book, hotels, Lake George, Lake George NY, Latino, mental health, minorities, perspective, race, racial minorities, racism, relaxation, road trip, rural, summer vacation, travel, Traveler's Green Book, vacation, vacation without aggravation, Victor Green, W.E.B. Du Bois, Woodbine Cottage
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Will Smith did a “bad thing,” but he needs our help
In his recent blog, “Will Smith Did a Bad, Bad Thing,” Kareem Abdul-Jabbar argues that the actor’s slap at the just held Oscars perpetuated racial stereotypes. And while I agree, I only agree to a certain extent. It’s all too … Continue reading
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Tagged African Americans, Baltimore City Community College, Black images, black men, Blacks, Chris Rock, comfort zone, critical thinking, debunking steeotypes, Denzel Washington, devil, differences within groups, difficult dialogues, ethnically diverse, Historially Black College, Howard University, Oscars, perpetuate stereotypes, race, racial stereotype, racially diverse, racism, racist history, slavery, social cocoon, social control, social isolation, social media, stereotype, the slap, tv, violence, Whites, Will Smith
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Responses to Gruden’s Emails: Wait a Minute
Jon Gruden, former coach of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, made headlines during the last week for all the wrong reasons. Recently made public emails sent by Gruden target individuals and groups, Blacks and whites, female referees, cheerleaders, gays, and … Continue reading
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Tagged " "End Racism, " compartmentalize bigotry, "Inspire Change", "Stop Hate, Aaron Rodgers, bigotry, Black Lives Matter, Blacks, Carl Nassib, concussions, diversity, email, football, gays, Green Bay Packers, hateful, homophobic, Jon Gruden, Las Vegas Raiders, Mike Tirico, misogynistic, Nancy Armor, national anthem, National Football leage, NFL, NFL coaches, NFL owners, NFL players, prejudice, pro football, racial injustice, racism, racist, sexism, sexist, sportscasters, systemic bigotry, systemic racism, systemic sexism, Tony Dungee, Whites
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Blindsided by the N-word
Ten years ago or so, a student of mine was blindsided by the “N-word,” and so was I. I had just uttered this troublesome word in my Introduction to Sociology class at Baltimore City Community College, a college with a … Continue reading
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Tagged African Americans, Alex Haley, Autobiography of Malcolm X, Blacks, Colgate University, context, diversity, English teacher, ethnicity, ghettoization, Introduction to Sociology, Lansing Michigan, Malcolm X, N word, race, race and inequality, racism, racist, racist language, scientific research, socialization, sociology, White person, Whites
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Public Promises About Race and Justice: Time to Assess Our Progress
“We are committed to engage our community in dialogue and action to realize a world in which “Black lives matter.” “Arrest Brionna Taylor’s killers.” “We are creating an Inclusion Advisory Board to work on increasing diversity and inclusion in our … Continue reading
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Tagged Asians, Black Lives Matter, Blacks, Brionna Taylor, cdo, chief diversity officer, corporate statements race, diversity, diversity training, equity, equity leadership, George Floyd, Hispanics, inclusion, inclusion leadership, institutional change, institutional discrimination, Latino workers, Pew Research Center, political issues, public statements BLM, race leadership, race public statements, racial inequality, racial justice, racism, social issues, social justice, systemic change
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Learn ‘Til Our Head Swells
In 1955, Emmett Till was visiting family in Mississippi when he was brutally tortured and murdered because he supposedly grabbed Carolyn Bryant, a 21 year-old white woman, and then made sexually crude remarks. The world would later find out from … Continue reading
Who’s Racist: Donald Trump and/or David Duke?
Donald Trump and David Duke are both politicians. Both participated in the Republican Presidential primaries. Trump has garnered more support than Duke ever did. However, it is worth mentioning that Duke ran for Governor of Louisiana in 1991 and received … Continue reading →