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Defining Racism

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Dr. Bucher

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 →

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Tutu the Teacher

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Dr. Bucher

Last week, Archbishop Desmond Tutu retired at the age of 79. As a teacher, his students spanned the globe. One of the most important lessons I learned from him has to do with our hidden biases, and the subtle ways … Continue reading →

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Some Perspective Please

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Dr. Bucher

Some Perspective Please As a sociologist, my training is to make connections, and look beyond the present, beyond the individual, and beyond the “bits and pieces” offered by the media. With regard to the ongoing controversy surrounding the location of … Continue reading →

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August 7, 2010

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Dr. Bucher

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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