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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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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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Why Howard?
Howard’s been in the news quite a bit lately, in large part due to Kamala Harris. After Joe Biden tapped the California Senator to join him as VP on the Democratic presidential ticket, Harris talked at length about her past … 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
Choose to Stretch Your Cultural Comfort Zone
When we select a college, most of us look for a place where we will be comfortable. This might mean finding a student body that looks like us, talks like us, and acts like us. Perhaps, this is one of … Continue reading