Posts by Jon Greenberg
Your Local Public School Is Failing at Addressing Racism – Here Are 3 Ways How
Why study race? Ask students from various racial backgrounds, and they’ll give you compelling reasons. And for those who teach about issues of race, the evidence of how much it’s needed is overwhelming. But how are public schools really teaching (or not teaching) about race? Find out how and why we must address this huge flaw in our education system.
Read More7 Reasons Why ‘Colorblindness’ Contributes to Racism Instead of Solves It
You’ve heard it. You might’ve said it. “I don’t see color.” Or “We’re all just people.” This author has learned about several problems with the colorblind ideology, and here they are.
Read More6 Sexist, Racist, and Generally Messed Up Things We Hope The New Star Wars Films Get Right This Time
The Force Awakens is the most anticipated movie of 2015, and it’s essential that we make sure the next Star Wars installment gets it right. While racists have made their displeasure about the #blackstormtrooper known, we’re gearing up for the film with these six issues to correct. Use this list to call for a more inclusive galaxy, not a more racist, misogynistic one.
Read MoreHow White Americans Lose When They Don’t Stand Up for Racial Justice (and 4 Ways They Can Counter Racism Instead)
Acknowledging privilege is difficult. It implicates you in the act of oppression, and very few want to think of themselves as oppressors. But if you dislike racism, yet do little — if anything — to resist it, you’re enabling racial oppression and benefitting from it. This not only harms people of color. It also harms white people and their humanity.
Read More7 Ways Our Favorite Superhero, Fantasy, and Sci-fi Movies Teach Us to Be Racist
Racism and mainstream sci-fi culture often seem to go hand and hand. Here’s how our favorite movies get it wrong, and some ways we can start to address this problem.
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