Tag Archives: racism
Systemic Racism
Re: “Olympics miss the mark on inclusion” [July 11, Opinion]: The most significant story of this moment after a year of racial reckoning is the continuing institutional degradation of Black women athletes even as their achievements are celebrated. A few examples must … Continue reading
The Privileges of Driving
In a small discussion group for a course I was taking on racism, I described a time when a cop and I bantered back and forth after I’d been pulled over. A young Black man said, “I could not ever … Continue reading
Uncomfortable Truth
Speaking my truth, even when its uncomfortable. I’m allowing myself the space to say to society, “Where have you been? How did you not notice our pain?” – Natarsha McAllister Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your … Continue reading
Powerful Conversation
While racism is a deeply complex and difficult issue to tackle, I personally do not want to continue having the same conversations about race relations three years from now because that would mean we have not made enough progress. Our … Continue reading
Should I call ?
Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have been shocked by the amount of racist political language aimed at Asian-Americans and the spike in hate crimes against the community. As a white person, I feel ashamed that I didn’t focus … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 