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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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Racial Tensions with Police, Privilege, and Perspective:  Thirteen “Assets” in My Life

As a white, middle class male who lives in a suburb of Baltimore, I enjoy what Peggy McIntosh refers to as “an invisible package of unearned assets which I can count on cashing in each day.”  My interaction with my … Continue reading

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Uncovering White Privilege: Part Two

Let’s take this a step further.  Say I buy a brand new Lexus.  I spend the whole next day driving it to malls, through neighborhoods, and on the back roads surrounding my neighborhood in suburban Maryland.  At the end of … Continue reading

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Uncovering White Privilege

As a white person, I experience privileges everyday.  I have these privileges simply because of my race.  I did not earn them.  I did not work for them.  And I typically do not think about them.  I just accept and … Continue reading

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