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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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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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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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Inclusion: Obama and Romney Disappoint
When talking politics these days, it is not enough to simply address diversity; nor is it enough to just address gender and race. The ability of candidates to model inclusion in terms of what they say and do is of … Continue reading
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Tagged 47%, blue states, Colin Powell, Congress, diversity, ethics, inclusion, Obama, Ohio, presidential election, race, racial bias, racist, real change, red states, religion, religious bias, Romney, social class, Sununu
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Who’s Racist: Donald Trump and/or David Duke?
Donald Trump and David Duke are both politicians. Both participated in the Republican Presidential primaries. Trump has garnered more support than Duke ever did. However, it is worth mentioning that Duke ran for Governor of Louisiana in 1991 and received … Continue reading →