Posts Tagged ‘Race & Ethnicity’
5 Liberating Ways to Practice Yoga Without Giving Into the Industry’s Neo-Colonialism
What’s the problem with yoga in the US? Maybe you’ve bristled at the allegation that it’s cultural appropriation. And why shouldn’t all people have access to this wonderful practice? Here’s a clear breakdown of what parts of this billion-dollar industry misrepresent and colonize yoga, with steps to make sure your yoga practice comes from a place of love and respect.
Read MoreWhy We Can’t Just ‘Chill Out’ About Racism
You’re not imagining it. When people suggest that racism is over, they’re ignoring a lot of undeniable truths. Here’s a comic that brings reality back into the conversation about race.
Read MoreThis Comic Is Way More Clever Than an Ironic Racist Joke
You know the ironic racist joke? The one that’s supposed to be edgy, acknowledging oppressive systems and stereotypes and going on to insult those harmed by them anyway? Here’s a much-needed response – a comic that dares to tell the truth about this type of joke, and obliterates the myth that those of us who don’t laugh at racist jokes don’t have a sense of humor.
Read MoreWeighting to Be Seen: Being Fat, Black, and Invisible in Body Positivity
The body positivity movement has made great strides in helping bodies of all shapes feel loved, cherished, and acceptable. But what does it mean when major media outlets create lists of body image heroines and virtually every woman listed is white? In this article, Sonya Renee Taylor details the racist undertones that have caused the movement to overlook and neglect her and other black women’s body-loving activism for far too long.
Read MoreWhy We Don’t Need #WhiteOutDay, White History Month, or a National Association for the Advancement of White People (Really, It’s Racist)
“Why is there no White History Month?” We’ve got to stop refocusing on the dominant group with questions like this, and here’s why.
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