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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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Is Jimmy autistic, or does he have autism?
As I shared in my last blog, I am currently writing a book about my family. The book deals with my son Jimmy, and the impact he has had on Pat and I and our family since conception. Jimmy is … Continue reading
Teachers, Race, and Homework
Before teachers attempt to carry on conversations about race, they need to work on themselves. What that entails varies from teacher to teacher. Recently, a prominent educational innovator has recommended that the lingering and persistent achievement gap among Black, White, … Continue reading
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Tagged achievement gap, black, conversations about race, cultural silos, culture, dimensions of diversity, Disney, educators, ethnic group, experiential learning, Hispanic, history, identity, imagineers, language, multiracial world, personal growth, race, racial group, racial issues, racial silos, students, teachers, white
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The Majority Culture?
Recently, someone recognized as a diversity “expert” made the statement, “the majority culture is defined as white, male, heterosexual, Christian and not having an ADA-defined disability.” In this context, majority culture refers to those with more power and privilege, those … Continue reading
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Tagged " privilege, ADA, Christian, disability, diversity, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, heterosexual, hot button, intersection theory, language, Latino, majority, male, marginalized, minority, physical attractiveness, power, race, social class, white
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Speaking With Authority Part III
After almost a month-long hiatus due to end of school year stuff (grading, exams, papers…) and family issues, ready to resume my blog. Initially, I raised the question, “What background, qualifications, and experiences prepare us to speak with authority on … Continue reading
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Tagged CEO, disability, diversity, diversity expert, duration, education, equal-status relationship, gender, intensity, labels, language, life experiences, minority, outsider, personal growth, psychological toll, race, social distance, speaking with authority on diversity, Special Olympics
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