The Gift of the Other
In the speech quoted above, Dr. King draws out the logical end of racism. If one believes that another race of people is made inferior, the conclusion one ultimately reaches is that they ought to be eliminated. And, though he … Continue reading The Gift of the Other
Will the Real Negros Please Stand Up?
Former president Donald Trump recently appeared at the National Black Journalist Convention to be interviewed by a few Black journalists. It didn’t take long before Trump gravitated toward his old ways of insults and disrespect before going down the dark … Continue reading Will the Real Negros Please Stand Up?
We are all Structurally Trapped…
I used to look at middle class people with some disdain. I would think these privileged people are insulated from the “real world”. They live in the suburbs, shop at Specialty Grocery Stores, drive hybrid SUVs, go skiing in Vail, … Continue reading We are all Structurally Trapped…
“MiscegeNATION: The One-Drop Rule Gone Awry”
Believe it or not, the norms of American society – alongside the slavery-adjacent laws instituted within the earliest American states and the widespread falsities of the constructs of race – once insisted that as little as one single drop of … Continue reading “MiscegeNATION: The One-Drop Rule Gone Awry”
The Complexity of Human Diversity and the Struggle with Binary Thinking
The resistance and terror towards racial mixing, epitomized by the “one drop rule,” stem from humanity’s current inability to comfortably conceptualize non-binary thinking. I’m sure there are other reasons, but this is the driving force behind it in 2024. It … Continue reading The Complexity of Human Diversity and the Struggle with Binary Thinking
A New American Dream
As I walked into the company conference room to attend the weekly team meeting, I knew that I was early, but a few of my direct reports were already assembled in the room. They seemed to be in a robust … Continue reading A New American Dream
Miscegenation
As miscegenation is prevalent in today’s society, there are numerous trends we must consider. Education, socioeconomic status, geographical location, ethnicity, religion, and tradition. The negative worldviews about colorism must be put to shame if we intend to advance in life, … Continue reading Miscegenation
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Changing the Trajectory of an Existing Micro-Aggressive Dimension… Is It Possible?
As an African American woman, I understand firsthand the profound impact that microaggressions can have. Microaggressions, often subtle or unintentional slights and Insults directed at marginalized groups, may seem minor in isolation. However, they accumulate over time and contribute significantly … Continue reading Changing the Trajectory of an Existing Micro-Aggressive Dimension… Is It Possible?
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