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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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Why Go to Howard U: A White Guy Explains
Howard University’s The Illtop Journal, sponsored by comic genius Chris Rock, opened with a piece titled “white student’s guide to howard u.” Chuck O’Fay, the name given for the author of this humorous piece, describes some observations he made as … Continue reading
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Tagged African Americans, all-men's college, all-women's college, American University, Black education, Black employment, Black space, children of color, Chris Rock, Colgate University, culture, Delaware University, diversity, Dr. Wayne Frederick, Howard University, Johns Hopkins University, Milverton Saint, New York University, race, Skidmore College, sociology, stereotypes, The Illtop Journal, The Mecca, Whites
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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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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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Learn ‘Til Our Head Swells
In 1955, Emmett Till was visiting family in Mississippi when he was brutally tortured and murdered because he supposedly grabbed Carolyn Bryant, a 21 year-old white woman, and then made sexually crude remarks. The world would later find out from … Continue reading
Combating Racial Ignorance: A Long and Winding Road
Throughout our nation’s history, people of different races have displayed just how much we don’t know about each other. And our educational background and social standing don’t necessarily matter all that much. In 1905, Alvin Borgquist, a Clark University graduate … Continue reading
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Tagged African Americans, Alvin Borquest, anti-racism, blind spots, Caucasians, church, church and race, church discussions on race, Clark University, Cornel West, diversity, diversity consciousness, George Floyd, Harvard University, Larry Lane, Minneapolis police, Phillip Milano, police brutality, race, race education, Race Matters, racial division, racial ignorance, racial learning, racial reconciliation, The National Forum on People's Differences, W.E.B. DuBois, Whites
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