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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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“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
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Tagged "All Things Considered", "Roots, Alex Haley, Attallah Shabazz, Baltimore, Baltimore City Community College, Black Lives Matter, child and parent, conversations about race, cops, Cornel West, diversity, George Floyd, Jennifer Harvey, law enforcement, Malcolm X, Maryland basketball, Michel Martin, NPR, OJ Simpson, race, Race Matters, race relations, racism, Rodney King, slavery, sociology, South Carroll High School, value of diversity, White children, white parents
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60 Minutes and Vanity Fair Poll Trivializes Human Suffering
When I read a recent survey by Vanity Fair and 60 Minutes, it brought to mind a despicable radio and tv game show by the name of “Queen for a Day.” This extremely popular show, aired by NBC, was in … Continue reading