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Dear Trolls: Show me proof of racism so that I can reject it!
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If you’ve ever been in...
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Dear Trolls: Show me proof of racism so that I can reject it!
It’s great not to be alone when dealing with crap. Other people know what you’re talking about and often sympathize.
If you’ve ever been in a forum or thread about racism, you may have seen...
New Study Finds News Outlets Promote False, Negative Portrayals Of Black Families
This article is originally posted on Blavity.com by the Blavity Team. It explains what has been said for years, but a recent study has confirmed that most American media has depicted black people, black...
There’s no Use Talking to White folks who Say They’re Victims of Racism
I've admitted a few times that I, myself, am racist. Although, it may not be a correct self-assessment. I'm more prejudiced than racist as I have no power to drive the prosperity of non-blacks...
Talking About the Harmful Things the Privileged Do Isn’t Hatred
And by ‘privileged’, I don’t mean rich people, at least not alone. I mean people afford societal advantages based on inherit traits i.e. skin color, gender, sexual orientation, etc.
I talk about white racism…a lot....
Tyrod Taylor and the Struggle of the Black Quarterback
Just days prior, Tyrod Taylor was benched by his team. And no, he didn’t deserve what happened to him. The Buffalo Bills were looking way better than they had been looking years prior. That...
RACE
Dear Trolls: Show me proof of racism so that I can reject it!
It’s great not to be alone when dealing with crap. Other people know what you’re talking about and often sympathize.
If you’ve ever been in a forum or thread about racism, you may have seen...
New Study Finds News Outlets Promote False, Negative Portrayals Of Black Families
This article is originally posted on Blavity.com by the Blavity Team. It explains what has been said for years, but a recent study has confirmed that most American media has depicted black people, black...
There’s no Use Talking to White folks who Say They’re Victims of Racism
I've admitted a few times that I, myself, am racist. Although, it may not be a correct self-assessment. I'm more prejudiced than racist as I have no power to drive the prosperity of non-blacks...
Talking About the Harmful Things the Privileged Do Isn’t Hatred
And by ‘privileged’, I don’t mean rich people, at least not alone. I mean people afford societal advantages based on inherit traits i.e. skin color, gender, sexual orientation, etc.
I talk about white racism…a lot....
Tyrod Taylor and the Struggle of the Black Quarterback
Just days prior, Tyrod Taylor was benched by his team. And no, he didn’t deserve what happened to him. The Buffalo Bills were looking way better than they had been looking years prior. That...
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Bill O’Reilly Takes Responsibility for His Sexual Harassment by Blaming God
Le sigh!
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Tyrod Taylor and the Struggle of the Black Quarterback
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Are Black Folks Ashamed When Black Celebrities Disappoint Them?
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Black Masculinity, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, & “Queen Sugar”
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Dear Trolls: Show me proof of racism so that I can...
It’s great not to be alone when dealing with crap. Other people know what you’re talking about and often sympathize.
If you’ve ever been in...
New Study Finds News Outlets Promote False, Negative Portrayals Of Black...
This article is originally posted on Blavity.com by the Blavity Team. It explains what has been said for years, but a recent study has...
There’s no Use Talking to White folks who Say They’re Victims...
I've admitted a few times that I, myself, am racist. Although, it may not be a correct self-assessment. I'm more prejudiced than racist as...
Talking About the Harmful Things the Privileged Do Isn’t Hatred
And by ‘privileged’, I don’t mean rich people, at least not alone. I mean people afford societal advantages based on inherit traits i.e. skin...
Tyrod Taylor and the Struggle of the Black Quarterback
Just days prior, Tyrod Taylor was benched by his team. And no, he didn’t deserve what happened to him. The Buffalo Bills were looking...
You Too, Al Franken? Woman Claims Politician Sexually Assaulted Her
I'm not happy about this wave of sexual harassment claims for two reasons: One, some of the people accused are ones I actually looked...
This Is Not a Thinkpiece About Puerto Rico
My tía and tío have a home in Aguadilla. I’ve often dreamt about it since my childhood. Stalks of flora taller than me are...
What About White-On-White Crime and White Terrorism?
We've been here before many times, and I already can tell what the reaction is from some folks. This post will be deemed racist...
Bill O’Reilly Takes Responsibility for His Sexual Harassment by Blaming God
Le sigh!
The stories of powerful men exposed as serial sexual predators reveals what some of us already know, society is awash with toxic masculinity...
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