For ex- colored people who have lost faith in white- body supremacy
There are those of us that would argue that money rules the world but I believe that money has a viable competitor: color. For many people, the social coloring of one’s skin determines whether or not you will carry the world on your shoulder or spin it on your finger like a Harlem Globetrotter. The […]
Read MoreOne of the tricks of race, an enemy of our authentic humanity and beloved community, is to convince us that if we’ve seen or had an experience with one person then we have seen and experienced all of them all, whoever “they” are. It is the promise of race and the superhuman ability of stereotypes […]
Read MoreToday officially begins the celebration of “Black History Month” and with it, a host of special programs that remind older viewers and inform younger ones of the stories, struggles and contributions of African Americans. Persons will make plans to travel to museums and monuments. There will be commercials that will claim to celebrate “Black History […]
Read MoreAt the root, what enables the belief in race to continue to thrive in American society? Why do we allow it to impact so much of our lives? Curiosity– Jealousy– Hatred– Unforgiveness– Pride– Confusion– Distrust– Lies– Misunderstanding– Fear– Greed– Ignorance– Power– Hopelessness– Bitterness What would you add to the list?
Read MoreI am often dumbfounded at the number of persons who live their lives as if mere spectators. They talk about their lives as if they are not active participants but onlookers, as if narrators instead of characters. They share their experiences with race, racism and prejudice as if to say, “Do you see what racism […]
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