Racial Microaggressions
Racial microaggressions are stereotypes about a specific race of individuals. Gestures about these particular groups can be intentional, while other times they are not. Among each ethnic group, African Americans are most often faced with racial microaggressions (American Psychological Association, … Continue reading Racial Microaggressions
The August Theme: By A Thousand Cuts: Microaggressions, The Psychological Warfare of Systemic Racism
As we approach the Dog Days of August, Three-Fifths Magazine asks these critical questions about one quite ambiguous phenomenon that has dogged marginalized communities of color by uniquely employing the psychological warfare of Microaggressions. What are Microaggressions? Who do they affect? Have you … Continue reading The August Theme: By A Thousand Cuts: Microaggressions, The Psychological Warfare of Systemic Racism
“But that wasn’t my intention#!”
I am far from an expert on racial microaggressions; however, as a white woman, I’ve had experience as the aggressor. I’ve also heard the stories of BIPOC, who’ve generously shared their experiences of the pain, harm, and disrespect of microaggressions … Continue reading “But that wasn’t my intention#!”
Marcus Garvey on Microaggressions
Marcus the Macro Man Ok, so Marcus Garvey didn’t have microaggressions in his vocabulary. Nobody did back then. Furthermore, macro was Garvey’s thing, not micro. Garvey didn’t do anything on a small scale. Garvey believed in BIGness: he BIGGED himself … Continue reading Marcus Garvey on Microaggressions
Black August: Turning Up the Heat on Microaggressions
It’s that time of year again, where the sun blazes, and so does our commitment to Black liberation. Yes, it’s Black August – a month dedicated to remembering the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs of Black revolutionaries. Black August isn’t just … Continue reading Black August: Turning Up the Heat on Microaggressions
I’ll Take the Sticks & Stones
This time, it wasn’t a microaggression—my friend was wrong—but it was just as painful. I learned a lot from the story she told me and if you’re “white,” I hope you do, too. A punch in the face is easy … Continue reading I’ll Take the Sticks & Stones
A Society of Cutters: Made in the USA
How did we get here? Once again, America has been faced with the option of moving forward or moving backward. Once again, we find ourselves at a fork in the road, and once again, we are struggling to establish a … Continue reading A Society of Cutters: Made in the USA
Every Human Cut, Still Bleeds Red
The subtle yet harmful behavior of microaggression is so ingrained in the fabric of American society that it is almost impossible to believe that we will ever cease this practice of subtle discrimination. Our biases are so built into the … Continue reading Every Human Cut, Still Bleeds Red
Microaggressions
There are certain words that we have eliminated from our vocabulary at Race2Dinner. And, the reason why is that they were first used to make white people feel less uncomfortable about their continued behaviors that treat others as “less than.” … Continue reading Microaggressions
