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Do We Talk About Race Too Much?
My mentor, Ira Zepp, once said, “You need to examine race, and then move on, but you can’t move on too quickly.” Presidential candidate Ben Carson, among many others in the public eye, would ask that we de-emphasize race and … Continue reading
Race Conversations: it’s Not a Black Thing
President Obama has been roundly criticized for not doing enough to address the issue of race in our society. At the beginning of his presidency, there were many who were hopeful that seismic changes in our country’s racial landscape were … Continue reading
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Tagged adult conversations, African American, African-American president, conspiracy of silence, Cornel West, derald wing sue, diversity, diversity consciousness, Jeb Bush, leadership, post-racial era, President Obama, Presidential candidate, race, race relations, racism
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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
Some Random Thoughts on Perspective
As we look toward the 2016 presidential election, some Republican strategists are floating the idea of putting Sen. Marco Rubio on the ticket to attract Latino voters. This kind of short-term, quick-fix thinking lies at the root of the “Republican … Continue reading
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Tagged "Race: Are We So Different?" Patricia Williams, "single side note, Baltimore City Community College, culture, genetics, Holly Petraeus, Latinos, Marco Rubio, microaggressions, perspective, Petraeus, President Obama, race, racial divisions, racism, Republican Party, Robin Kelly, shifting perspectives
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Hidden Bias and Stay-at-Home Moms
In case you missed it, political pundit Hilary Rosen made news last week when she told Anderson Cooper that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney should think twice about relying on his wife to tell him what women really care about. … Continue reading
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Tagged Anderson Cooper, Ann Romney, Democratic, gender, hidden bias, Hilary Rosen, Mitt Romney, motherhood, President Obama, Republican, stay-at-home moms, working mom
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Forget qualifications, vote White
“Vote for Perry because he is White. Let’s not think about his qualifications; rather, let’s just think about our whiteness, and pride, and loyalty.” Needless to say, this statement comes across as racist and reactionary. And yet, this is precisely … Continue reading
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Tagged African Americans, Al Sharpton, black, black community, black leaders, black voters, call for unity, Cornel West, Erik Todd Dellums, leadership, Martin Luther King, post-racial society, President Obama, race, racial prejudice, Rick Perry, Tavis Smiley, Tom Joyner, white
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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