How the Pandemic and Anti-Asian Violence Spurred 2 States to Change History Lessons
"Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have long faced racism and violence based on harmful stereotypes, including a recent...
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Carlos
- Jan 17, 2022
- 5 min
On this MLK Jr. Day
How Martin Luther King Jr. Changed His Mind About America BY KERMIT ROOSEVELT III -JANUARY 17, 2022 Roosevelt is a professor of...
Carlos
- Jan 17, 2022
- 3 min
Lies (of Aversion) My Teacher Told Me
Lies My Teacher Told Me is a book by University of Vermont sociologist and historian James W. Loewen (first edition published in 1995)....
Carlos
- Jan 7, 2022
- 3 min
Dialogues Beyond the Master’s Map: An Invitation
My journey has taken me past constructions of race, past constructions of mixed race, and into an understanding of human difference that...
Carlos
- Jan 4, 2022
- 4 min
How racism in early life can affect long-term health
OPINION: Excessive adversity activates biological reactions that can lead to lifelong problems in physical and mental wellbeing. By Jack...
Carlos
- Dec 30, 2021
- 2 min
Nikki Giovanni Has Made Peace With Her Hate
By David Marchese Photograph by Mamadi Doumbouya "I am a space freak. As a little girl, I shared a bedroom with my sister. And I got to...
Carlos
- Dec 28, 2021
- 1 min
New avenue for revised look at America's history of racism: roadside markers
"State government took down a marker in Pittsburgh's Point State Park that noted the location where British General John Forbes had a...
Carlos
- Dec 17, 2021
- 1 min
First Asian-American Muppet to Debut on "Sesame Street"
"I think it was honestly inspired, unfortunately, by the past year and the rise in, you know, attacks and racist incidents, especially...
Carlos
- Dec 14, 2021
- 2 min
More Black families are homeschooling their children, citing the pandemic and racism
NPR. December 13, 2021 "The mother of two said she'd always coached her kids at home to keep them on track. But three things made her...
Carlos
- Dec 13, 2021
- 2 min
Understanding (and teaching about?) the Surge in Anti-DEI Efforts
"If you truly want students to take an interest in American history, then stop lying to them" - From Lies My Teacher Told Me: Young...
Carlos
- Dec 7, 2021
- 10 min
Reflections on this work in progress
We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed....
Carlos
- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
...who tells your story?
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 To members of the Belmont Day School community: The outpouring of expressions of sadness and concern over my...
Carlos
- Nov 2, 2021
- 2 min
American Psychological Association apologizes for contributing to systemic racism
By Nicole Chavez, CNN - Updated 1:52 PM ET, Mon November 1, 2021 The American Psychological Association it has perpetuated racism for...
Carlos
- Nov 1, 2021
- 1 min
BIPOC or POC? Equity or Equality? The Debate Over Language on the Left.
For those pushing for changes in society on race and other issues, words matter. They can also muddle. By Amy Harmon - Nov. 1, 2021, "The...
Carlos
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
US issues its first passport with X gender designation to reflect ‘lived reality
Diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights said it’s a matter of ‘dignity and respect’ The White House is lit in pride colors in Washington DC in...
Carlos
- Oct 1, 2021
- 1 min
1 In 7 People Are 'Some Other Race' On The U.S. Census. That's A Big Data Problem
September 30, 2021 "As the bureau ramps up its planning for the 2030 census, some researchers are calling for the federal government to...
Carlos
- Sep 28, 2021
- 1 min
‘A very scary thing to tell someone’: The debate over gender pronouns in schools, explained
Transgender and nonbinary students are urging educators to use inclusive language, but not everyone is on board. By Linda K. Wertheimer...
Carlos
- Sep 28, 2021
- 1 min
Pennsylvania school district reverses ban on books by authors of colour
“This fight is not over,” said the Central York Banned Book Club, which has been covering the banned titles on Twitter. “The board only...
Carlos
- Sep 5, 2021
- 2 min
White supremacy, with a tan
Analysis by John Blake, CNN, Sat September 4, 2021 "The modern concept of race has been used too long to enslave and exploit. As Audre...
Carlos
- Sep 3, 2021
- 4 min
The Problem With Pronouns
Asking everyone their preferred personal pronoun is not a good idea, argues Rachel N. Levin. By Rachel N. Levin, September 19, 2018...
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