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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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Students Make Themselves Heard: “The Central Park Five” (Part 1 of 4)
Whenever I teach a class, I feel it’s critically important to set the tone on the very first day we meet. In part, this means going over the syllabus and my expectations for the course. Equally important, I share a … Continue reading
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Tagged African American, Ava DuVernay, Baltimore City Community College, black males, Central Park Five, criminal justice system, diversity, gender, John Macionis, Latino, law enforcement, minorities, New York's Central Park, perceptions, police, race, racial minorities, racism, Society the Basics, sociological perspective, sociology, The Exonerated Five, When They See us
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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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Learning About Race and Racism: Is Discomfort Always Bad?
Leonard Moore, author of Teaching Black History to White People, due out this month, is currently a Professor of History at the University of Texas at Austin. For more than two decades, he’s taught white students in the south about … Continue reading
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Tagged academic freedom, African-American students, Autobiography of Malcolm X, Baltimore City Community College, black history, Black Like Me, Black Power, Colgate University, college students, critical race theory, cultural bubble, cultural isolation, disability, diversity, diversity awareness, divisive content, Dr. Martin Luther King, feelings of guilt, higher education, Leonard Moore, Malcom X, race, racial discomfort, racial isolation, racism, social injustice, sociology, Soul on Ice, systemic racism, Teaching Black History to White People, University of Texas at Austin, White students
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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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Uncomfortable Dialogues with Black and White Men
A few days ago yet another book came out about uncomfortable, cross-racial dialogues. It’s gotten a lot of publicity, in large part because of the charisma of its author and the backing of Oprah Winfrey. And it’s certainly timely given … Continue reading
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Tagged biases, Black family, black men, Chelsea Handler, cross-racial communication, cross-racial dialogue, defund the police, diversity, diversity consciousness, Emmanuel Acho, Fox Sports, George Floyd, Matthew McConaughey, Oprah Winfrey, Petaluma, Petaluma Police Department, Philadelphia Eagles, police, prejudices, race, racism, reverse racism, sociology, trust, uncomfortable conversations, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, white privilege
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Anti-Racism Training: Substance or Style?
“…a 35 minute interactive (online) course that explores the concepts of racial identity and racism, diversity, inclusion, sensitivity, unconscious bias, cultural competency, civility and respect.” By taking this course, “employees will gain a deeper understanding of …diversity and inclusion, and … Continue reading →