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If You’ve Ever Heard Someone Talk About Reverse Racism
“Reverse racism”? Do you know what would have to happen for racism against white people to exist? Comedian Aamer Rahman’s explanation is spot on!
Read More8 Things White People Really Need to Understand About Race
Feeling defensive about racism? There’s a good chance you’re missing some of this info – and it’s all crucial for white people to understand.
Read MoreIt Took Me Two Years to Realize My Boyfriend Was Racist
When Matt and I had first started seeing each other, I often feared that he liked me only because, to him, I was a rare sight. But I put it out of my mind. I didn’t want to think about it. I realize now that our relationship didn’t fail simply because he was white and I was Asian. It failed because we had different values systems.
Read More4 Reasons White People Can’t Use the N-Word (No Matter What Black Folks Are Doing)
Dear White Folks: We have to stop using the n-word. Here are four reasons why it’s never okay for us to say it – and what the so-called “double standard” is really about.
Read MoreWhy Exclusionary Racial Preferences Are Racist
I hear it all too often: “I’m not racist, but I just wouldn’t date [insert race/ethnicity].” If you have to start a sentence with a clarification that you’re not racist, that’s a pretty good indicator that you need to reevaluate whatever you’re about to say. You can’t know whether or not you have chemistry with someone unless you get to know them. So be open-minded.
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