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“American Colorblindness (or They Cannot See Us, Be Us, or Free Us)”

May 8, 2023 arthurljones3isme

Written by the Rev. Arthur L. Jones, III. Here is a fact that cannot be debated or negotiated: one would be hard-pressed to find American citizens more patriotic and optimistic than Black, Indigenous, and people of Color (BIPOC). The twin, … Continue reading “American Colorblindness (or They Cannot See Us, Be Us, or Free Us)”

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I See Color

May 8, 2023 robinschlengerlcsw

“I don’t see color.” I can clearly hear and picture myself saying these words. This memory makes me cringe now, and that’s okay with me. That’s part of growth. And I am so grateful for the opportunity to have learned … Continue reading I See Color

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Being Seen ≠ Being Color Blind

May 8, 2023 Prasanta Verma

I love colors—all kinds of colors, which is why I can’t wait for little green sprouts to emerge from the ground in spring. Soon earth is bursting in color, awash in green grass, verdant leafy trees, and an abundance of … Continue reading Being Seen ≠ Being Color Blind

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A Season of Recognition and Reconciliation

May 8, 2023 Taylor-Made-HR

As the media constantly bombard viewers with the growing debate around the subjects of colorblind and critical race theory, I often think about my childhood and what my parents taught us about racism and how to deal with it. My … Continue reading A Season of Recognition and Reconciliation

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The Impact of Colorblindness on Black People

May 8, 2023 Jacquie Abram, International Best-Selling & Award-Winning Author

It was summer of 2022. A massive windstorm was wreaking havoc in the city where I lived. Power was out in some areas, branches had broken off trees, patio umbrellas had blown over, and debris was flying through the air … Continue reading The Impact of Colorblindness on Black People

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I See Color

May 8, 2023 michelleelewis

Colorblind people see color. Yes, the range of color is different from what a non-color-blind person sees, but they see color. I am disturbed when people tell me they don’t see color because it’s not true. These people managed to … Continue reading I See Color

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Colorblindness, the enemy of diversity.

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 Gaby

A white pastor complained to Matt, my husband, and me that people of color visited his church but never stayed. He said he was heartbroken because he longed for a more diverse congregation. In the next breath, he told us … Continue reading Colorblindness, the enemy of diversity.

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The Problem with Colorblindness

May 8, 2023 Tobias Houpe

What would the world be like if it were monochromatic? If we truly could not see color or if everything was one color? So much of the world’s beauty would cease to exist. Our world would be void of colorful … Continue reading The Problem with Colorblindness

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The Baked-in Blindness Under America’s Colorblindness

May 8, 2023 lcolondelay

When overlooking difference for the sake of inclusion isn’t based in equal human worth By Lisa Colón DeLay Have you heard about the problems and harms of colorblindness lately? I have. I’m hearing that we’ve been thinking about differences all … Continue reading The Baked-in Blindness Under America’s Colorblindness

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