Tag Archives: systemic racism

Racist Encounter

Posted on January 27, 2025 by msw blog

Racism is out of control, but how you deal with racism is in your control (65)— Dr. Rheeda Walker Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as … Continue reading →

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Center of Trauma

Posted on October 29, 2022 by msw blog

Do you ever think there should be a point where black trauma is centered? No. We haven’t told all our story yet. You know, we have a rich heritage. So, the debate on whether or not we should continue to … Continue reading →

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Systemic Racism

Posted on April 24, 2022 by msw blog

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 →

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When to Clap Back

Posted on March 31, 2022 by msw blog

I am a staff member at a predominantly white institution. The other week my colleague asked me to welcome a new employee to our university even though we’re working remotely, and I do not work with this new person’s team. … Continue reading →

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Not Racist

Posted on November 3, 2021 by msw blog

I’m realizing that I can’t just view myself as “not racist” and therefore not part of the problem. That’s not good enough. If I’m being honest, I know I still have a lot to learn and that there are many … Continue reading →

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