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Fraternities, Sororities, and Diversity Unconsciousness
Earlier this year, I read that a fraternity at the University of Mississippi had been suspended by its national body because of the actions of three of its members. Evidence shows that three freshmen affiliated with Sigma Phi Epsilon likely … Continue reading
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Tagged Colgate University, cultural encapsulation, discrimination, fraternities, Greek system, homelessness, Indiana University, James Meredith, Kappa delta, Lamda Chi Alpha, negative sanctions, noose, President Judy Bonner, segregation, Sigma Phi Epsilon, sororities, University of Alabama, University of Mississippi
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Obama Will Address Race and Racism Tonight
As the nation’s first Black President, Obama has ignored the importance of race and forgotten that racism even exists. His silence on race has lent credence to the idea that we live in a post-racial society. He has ignored his … Continue reading
Newt’s Comments: Simplifying a Complex Issue: Part Two
In his book, Race Matters, Dr. Cornel West criticizes those such as Newt Gingrich who put the blame for poverty squarely on the shoulders of the individual. But West, an African-American scholar who teaches at Princeton University, also takes liberals … Continue reading
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Tagged African-American leaders, America's poor, Cornel West, cycle of poverty, discrimination, James McWhorter, liberals, Losing the Race, Newt Gingrich, Oscar Lewis, political leaders, poverty, prejudice, Princeton University, Race Matters, Romney, Santorum, social forces, stereotype, superiority, values, vulnerability, work ethic
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A Lesson in Tolerance
Think back to those teachers and lifelong lessons that have stayed with you over the years. Forty-three years ago, a teacher walked into her elementary school classroom with an unconventional lesson plan, to say the least. She was teaching a … Continue reading
Defining Racism
Recently, on a local talk radio show, a guest mentioned that she was walking down a street in Washington, DC, and heard footsteps behind her. Before she could even think about how to react, the following raced through her mind; … Continue reading
Susan, Miriam, and Ageism
Almost two years ago, a 47 year-old woman by the name of Susan Boyle appeared on a show called Britain’s Got Talent (the British version of American Idol). Most of you already know her story, given that her appearance on … Continue reading
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Tagged ageism, American Idol, BBC, Britain's Got Talent, discrimination, lawsuit, Miriam O'Reilly, Simon Cowell, Susan Boyle
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August 7, 2010
The Tea Party is racist. Arizona’s immigration law is racist. The NAACP is racist. Standardized tests, the criminal justice system, and song lyrics are racist. The list goes on and on. YouTube even has the “Top 10 TV Racist Comments.” … Continue reading
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Tagged arizona, discrimination, diversity, naacp, prejudice, racism, tea party, youtube
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