Category: Racism
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Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?
This is a helpful book for anyone wanting to grow in their understanding of race and racism in America. In the book Dr. Tatum defines racism as a “system of advantage based on race”. She differentiates between racism and bigotry by emphasizing the systemic nature of racism. She then calls on people to be those who resist…
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Complaint Letter
A little while ago, I blogged about an unfortunate experience my wife had to go through (see here). We decided that it was important for Mary to write a complaint letter. We didn’t do it because we needed for it to happen in order to feel vindicated, but rather because we think that the best way…
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Are People in Edina Racist?
I’m white and my wife is ethnically Korean. We live in Edina, MN, the most affluent suburb in the state. It is 94.28% white. Today my wife experienced the sad reality of being Korean in a predominantly white city. A couple months ago she received a speeding ticket. She was coasting down a hill near…