Posts Tagged ‘Race & Ethnicity’
7 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 MoreWhy ‘Post-Racial’ Worldviews Are Actually Just Racism in Disguise
How do you feel about living in a “post-racial” world? It’s a supposedly utopian world where we have magically moved past racial hierarchies and oppressions, and race doesn’t exist. But this author doesn’t want conditions in which racism is constantly perpetuated because we’re unwilling to name it. Read on for the dangers of living in a “post-racial” world.
Read More7 Lies We Need to Stop Telling About Young Black Men
You’ve had enough of the inaccurate narrative around black male student achievement. Now, get the truth. The false narrative hurts all young men, high school “high achievers” or not, implying that the majority of black boys are hopelessly behind and may never be able to narrow the achievement gap. Let’s rethink the way we use these common “facts.”
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Ask Asian People This Question
Ever felt the urge to ask “What kind of Asian are you?” Here’s why it’s better if you don’t. And if you’ve gotten that question, here’s a spoken word piece with everything you’ve ever wanted to say in response. This poet unpacks the stereotypes and struggles of his experiences and shows how asking such a question can add to dehumanizing marginalization.
Read More3 Important Examples of Why Our Feminism Demands Anti-Racism
Wonder why we talk about race so much? Here’s why anti-racism work isn’t separate from feminist work, but is actually a crucial component to it. These three examples show that we can’t begin to address the experiences of all women until we acknowledge race. Read on to learn more about how we can dismantle oppression by thinking of more than gender in our feminism.
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