An essay about how we all have unconscious bias. In this case, the lack of context of Twitter led to an incorrect assumption.
http://www.theinclusionsolution.me/a-point-of-view-confessions-of-an-unconscious-bias/
White supremacy’s long shadow: Why the myth of “race” still haunts America by JACQUELINE JONES
In an excerpt of her new book, “A Dreadful Deceit: The Myth of Race From the Colonial Era to Obama’s America,” Jacqueline Jones describes how, “decades removed from the lows of segregation, black America still struggles against its twisted logic.”
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“Passing for white and straight: How my looks hide my identity” by Koa Beck/Salon
This personal reflection reveals the nature of race and sexual orientation in the United States, and the related reality of privilege.
http://www.salon.com/2013/12/09/passing_for_white_and_straight_how_my_looks_hide_my_identity/
“How High School Textbooks Indoctrinate Youth with a False and Dangerous Sense of Our Racial History” by Richard Rothstein\Economic Policy Institute
Longer article: http://www.aasa.org/content.aspx?id=30814
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- Public High School Racial Indoctrination (jthmishmash.com)
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Different Cultural Approaches to Learning
This interesting story looks at the role of struggle and accomplishment in learning, comparing two very different approaches.
Gender Double Standards: Pantene Advertisement
This short ad highlights the double standard that women face, especially in the workplace.
Pantene Breaks Down Every Sexist Workplace Stereotype in One Ad
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Teaching about Privilege: Microgressions
Sometimes it is hard for dominant culture students to understand the way that power and privilege are enacted in communication. These examples may be helpful.
http://microaggressions.tumblr.com/
And here’s another format, an article about the tumblr site that also describes more about the concept of microaggression: http://www.buzzfeed.com/hnigatu/racial-microagressions-you-hear-on-a-daily-basis?bffb
Barney’s Lawsuit Puts Spotlight On Race And Branding/NPR
There have beenseveral publicized cases recently of Barney’s (and other retailers, including Macy’s) customers who are black being questioned by employees and police, after buying expensive items. A college student has sued and many are accusing the store of racism.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=242277354
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- Al Sharpton sniffs injustice… (theguardian.com)
- ‘Shop-And-Get-Frisked’ When You Spend $350 At Barneys (npr.org)
- Civil rights group seeks meeting with Barneys CEO (kansascity.com)
- It’s Barney’s vs. the NYPD in Racial Profiling Scandal (mediabistro.com)
- Al Sharpton threatens boycott of Barneys over racial profiling (rawstory.com)
Far From Diwali’s Lights, The Warm Glow Of Home by LAKSHMI SINGH/NPR
Second generation Indian Americans, negotiating tradition.
http://www.npr.org/2013/11/03/242807881/far-from-diwalis-lights-the-warm-glow-of-home
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