Posts Tagged ‘Race & Ethnicity’
4 Common Lies You Should Stop Believing About Black Single Mothers Right Now
“The Black community’s problem is all those unwed mothers raising kids without father figures!” Everyone from Ben Carson to the media spreads these stereotypes – and here’s why they’re wrong.
Read MoreGrowing Up Asian and Unskinny – With the Pressure to Be Thin Nearly Taking Over My Life
Slenderness is assumed to be a given in East Asian culture – which made this author think she was defective. Here’s why she’s not suffering in silence, and how she’s learning that her body is worth loving.
Read More4 Reasons Black People Can Feel Responsible for White Feelings (And Why We’re Not)
“Pro-Black doesn’t mean anti-white.” Ever felt the need to take extra steps catering to white people’s feelings in conversations on race? Here are some great reminders that their feelings aren’t more important than racism.
Read MoreCalling Myself ‘Half White, Half Black’ Is a Lie – There’s No Such Thing in the US
“My Whiteness and my Blackness are not reconcilable.” If you ask this author if she’s half black or half white, she won’t give the answer you’re looking for. Her perspective really shows what’s missing from racial equality.
Read More‘I Didn’t Know That Was Racist’ – Are You Using ‘White Ignorance’ to Dodge Responsibility?
Have you ever said, “Oh, I didn’t know it was racist” when you were called out for racism? It happens a lot. Celia Edell’s breaking down how this phrase relates to “white ignorance” – and how it misses the point.
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