Category: Blackness

Race Fact #3

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Race was not a social category in the ancient world of the Bible. “The ancient world did not make skin color the focus of irrational sentiments or the basis for uncritical evaluation. …(T)he ancient world did not fall into the error of biological racism; black skin color was not a sign of inferiority; Greeks and […]

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Pride in Blackness Trumps Obama’s Failed Record

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As reported by Crystal Wright of Townhall.com, according to the Congressional Black Caucus chairman Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver, the “pride” felt regarding President Obama’s socially constructed blackness is more important than holding him accountable for failing to address the social and economic needs of African Americans.  Because he’s “black,” he is excused from accountability and criticism.

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