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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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The Allure of Individual Racism
To many, individual racism is psychologically appealing. It is convenient; it sets our minds at ease, and it allows us to focus on “them” rather than “us.” More specifically, racism that is seen as embedded in the mindset and actions … Continue reading
Sterling and Racism: Five Myths
We should be shocked. The number of people who said they were shocked by Sterling’s comments speaks volumes about our cultural and racial encapsulation. Sterling comments are not out of the ordinary nor is it particularly shocking that someone in … Continue reading
What Organizations Can Learn About Diversity from the Jeremy Lin Story: Part Two
4. Diversity is critical to the bottom-line. Jeremy Lin would not be getting all of this attention if the Knicks were still losing. Rather, he is the missing cog that has helped transformed a team. He was in the right … Continue reading
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Tagged Asian American, athleticism, basketball, bottom line, C-word, common goal, credentials, diverse workforce, diversity, Jeremy Lin, N word, NBA, New York Knicks, profiling, race, racism
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What Organizations Can Learn About Diversity from the Jeremy Lin Story: Part One
In recent weeks, Jeremy Lin has been the subject of intense media coverage, both here and abroad. In case you have somehow missed this remarkable story, Jeremy Lin was a virtual unknown a few weeks ago. He now is an … Continue reading
LeBron, Egos, and Kojinshugi
Surprise! According to a recent poll, superstar LeBron James of the Miami Heat is now the 6th most unpopular athlete in the country. Ahead of LeBron on this list are other self-absorbed athletes such as Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens. … Continue reading
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Tagged bill russell, collectivism, diversity, egos, individualism, Japanese, kojinshugi, LeBron, NBA, ochocinco, owens, sports, team, team player unpopular athlete
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