Tag Archives: Rodney King

“Race Talks” With Our Children:  What Works Best?

Recently, much has been written about how we talk to our children about race and racism.  In discussing this on NPR’s “All Things Considered,” Host Michel Martin asks Professor Jennifer Harvey, author of Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Racism: A More Inclusive View

Racism is one of the most powerful words in the English language.  Trouble is, racism tends to conjure up different images in the minds of Whites and Blacks. Consider the circumstances surrounding the death of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Our Feelings About Trayvon

I teach at Baltimore City Community College (BCCC).  BCCC has a population that is predominantly African-American.  As a Professor of Sociology, I hear about all of the issues, concerns, and feelings that my students bring to class with them each … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments