Posts Tagged ‘Race & Ethnicity’
The Case For ‘Latinx’ — And Why This Term Matters For Intersectionality
You might have noticed that we use “Latinx” instead of “Latino/a.” Here are two scholars on why Latinx is more than just a buzzword – it’s an important way to recognize intersectionality in Latinx communities.
Read MoreWhy White America Demonizes the #BlackLivesMatter Movement — And Why That Must Change
Why is there so much backlash in response to a statement as simple as “Black Lives Matter”? That reaction says a lot – and here’s what’s really going on when people demonize these activists.
Read More14 Examples of White Privilege in Latinx Communities
Latinx identity in the US is complex. But it’s clear that white supremacy has an influence – and here are some of the ways that might benefit you if you’re perceived as white.
Read More4 Lies We Need to Stop Believing About Racism If We Ever Truly Want It To End
“#1: That racism only happens in individual interactions.” Conversations on systemic racism get derailed a lot – and these lies are some of the most common reasons we miss what’s important.
Read More7 Ways of ‘Honoring’ Other Cultures That Are Really Just Cultural Appropriation
These common gestures can have good intentions, but they cause more harm than good. If you want to appreciate a culture, make sure you’re not actually appropriating it in one of these ways.
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