Diversity in 2011: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

December 8, 2011 – 4:49 pm

In our December e-news, we took a look at how 2011 has played out in terms of diversity with a few events of note: Good: We started Tu Books! Which means more diversity in science fiction, fantasy, and mystery. Authors Cindy Pon and Malinda Lo organized the Diversity in YA tour and website to highlight [...]

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When Racism Comes Home

November 1, 2011 – 12:30 pm

This past weekend some guy called me a gook. What was surprising is it happened right in my hometown. I have lived in my town for five years now and have never had any problems with racism. This came out of the blue and was totally unprovoked. I was on my way to pick up Indian takeout for my family’s dinner.

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Halloween: A culture, not a costume

October 31, 2011 – 3:48 pm

Happy Halloween, everyone! Some of you may have seen this new anti-racism poster campaign coming out of Ohio State University, put together by one of their student organizations: The campaign quickly went viral and has drawn national attention (along with a number of parodies). What’s good about these posters is the extensive discussions they’ve sparked [...]

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I Wear My Sunglasses . . . All the Time

September 6, 2011 – 2:46 pm

A couple months ago I made a discovery. It all started when I noticed the lenses on my sunglasses were badly scratched and beyond repair. I have worn Oakley sunglasses for years. While browsing the Oakley website I stumbled upon Asian Fit Sunglasses.

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Watching Old Movies and Discovering Racism

May 2, 2011 – 11:26 am

In addition to loving to read, I am a big movie buff. I make it a point to introduce my 10-year-old son to some of the films that were my favorites when I was growing up. Once in a while, we come across some scenes in a film that are somewhat offensive.

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This Week in Diversity: Surviving the Holidays

December 17, 2010 – 4:41 pm

Welcome to a pre-holiday edition of This Week in Diversity! We’re starting out at Feministe, where a poster asks for advice on dealing with racist relatives during the holidays. There’s a wealth of advice and shared experiences in the comments. Whether you need the advice, have some to offer, or just like reading about thoughtful, [...]

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Video Thursday: Shadeism

December 9, 2010 – 2:10 pm

This week, we have a moving documentary about the distinction made based on skin color, even within a single culture or ethnic group. It’s long, but it’s worth watching the whole thing, from the interview with a four-year-old girl to the academic perspectives of professors. Contains Adult Language Shadeism, posted with vodpod, via Love Isn’t [...]

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A is for (Amazing) Anansi

October 12, 2010 – 5:42 pm

    Zetta Elliott asked some important questions about issues of identity & representation, and who has the power and right to tell stories. She also asked what kind of progress has been made when most books featuring African Americans still focus on historical/civil rights subjects. How do those books shape the identities of today’s [...]

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Video Thursday: Arab Americans

September 30, 2010 – 5:17 pm

An Arab American comedian explains some of the realities of being Arab in America:

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Video Thursday: Conversation (or lack thereof) About Race

July 29, 2010 – 2:28 pm

We’re looking on the lighter side this week, with Jon Stewart and Wyatt Cenac explaining why we’re so bad at talking about race. Enjoy! Contains some adult language.

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