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Tag Archives: Whites
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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Tagged " racial tensions, "I can't breathe, African Americans, coping fatigue, diversity, Eliis Cose, Erik Garner, gender, Michael Brown, Peggy McIntosh, perspective, police, race, race relations, racism, social class, social distance, socioeconomic status, Trayvon Martin, white privilege, Whites
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Whites Need Ethnic Studies Just as Much, if not More: Part Two
Recent research by Peter D. Hart Research Associates found that employers are most apt to look for employees who can team and collaborate with others in diverse group settings. Next on the list is the ability of employees to possess … Continue reading
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Tagged course content, critical thinking, cultural cocoon, cultural cruise control, cultural lens, ethnic, ethnic studies, global environment, minority group, pedagogy, Peter D. Hart Research Associates, problem-solve, reasoning skills, stereotype, Tuscon Unified School District, Whites
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Racism: A More Inclusive View
Racism is one of the most powerful words in the English language. Trouble is, racism tends to conjure up different images in the minds of Whites and Blacks. Consider the circumstances surrounding the death of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, … Continue reading
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Tagged age, Blacks, gender, James Beard, Jasper, Los Angeles, post-racial society, racism, religion, Rodney King, Sanford, sexual orientation, social marginality, Stand Your Ground Law, Trayvon Martin, Whites
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Obesity Study – Big Impact, Little Coverage
Last year, the Pew Research Center published the results of a year-long study of African Americans in U.S. news coverage. According to this study, mainstream news largely ignored African Americans. And when African Americans were in the news, the focus … Continue reading