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Latino Stereotypes in the Media - Thanks Fernando
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Talking about race:
“Contrary to the naive (and destructive) idea that we should live in a “colorblind” society where simply avoiding race as a topic makes it go away, talking about race, identifying its continuing impact on individuals and our society at large, allows us to move toward addressing continuing inequalities and validating a diverse set of experiences.
And let me again be clear, I do not mean that only people of color should talk about race. In fact, I agree with Steve Locke that people of color face the unfair burden of being expected to talk about race, even when they don’t want to or don’t, frankly, know much about it in an intellectual sense. I have seen this in my classroom when white students fall silent on issues of race and look to their black and brown classmates to address complex racial issues single-handedly. It’s as if my white students think that despite their peers sharing their age and educational level, the extra melanin in their skin has imbued them with the wisdom of Martin Luther King, the tenacity of Cesear Chavez, and the patience of Ghandi. I promise you, it has not. Similarly, like Locke, I have experienced the sting of being told I’m being “too sensitive” or “unobjective” about race many times, because of, yep, my race. Which is exactly why I want everyone to talk about race.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sarah-j-jackson/talking-about-race_b_1087356.html
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Racism is so deeply entrenched and pervasive in many societies that everyday racism is often unintentional. On the other hand, what is always intentional is anti-racism. The struggle against racism resists the pervasive ideologies and practices that explicitly and invisibly structure our daily lives (albeit in very different ways that are stratified by race, gender, class, and sexuality). Anti-racism requires intentionality because it’s an act of conscience.
– minh-ha t. pham (via nuestrahermana)(vía nuestrahermana)
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“How-to create a non-offensive party theme” (and avoid cultural appropriation)
“In the latest chapter of Disgusting and Willfully Ignorant Cultural Appropriation and Racist Sexualization @ Duke…” (thanks Chantel-notaskingforpermission, that is perfectly worded!) a great article was written at the DukeDems blog about how to create a non-offensive party theme and avoid cultural appropriation: http://dukedems.wordpress.com/2011/12/06/an-open-letter-to-duke-fraternity-members-surrounding-party-invitations/
for more info on the offensive, racist, ignorant white-privilege-fueled Duke frat parties: see the frat mail here and the subsequent Duke Chronicle article here.
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White and cisgender privilege:
http://www.bluedevilsunited.com/2011/11/cisgender-privilege-part-i-qualities-of.html
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DARKJEZ [Stay Fly & Remain Pimpin']: I beg you, stop using the bankrupt and meaningless term “post-racial!” →
No Such Place as ‘Post-Racial’ America—
Dear America,
Please, I beg you, stop using the bankrupt and meaningless term “post-racial!” There’s no such thing as “post-racial.” There’s no place that fits the description “post-racial America.” There’s no “post-racial era.” It’s a term for a…
hace 6 meses / 74 notas / Fuente:
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Ain't born typical: Qualities of a White Anti-Racist Ally →
This SO great!
I attended a workshop last week on Race and Disability. It was great to be in a room with other POC with disabilities and having an open dialogue about our experiences. I was able to snatch the below info that was a handout given to the white allies in a separate room addressing their privilege…
