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Tag: Racism
Privilege, Favor, and Access (Podcast #31)
In Episode #31, I discuss the traits and factors that give people privilege, favor, and access. (22 Jun 2020) Listen using your favorite podcast service. Anchor [Listen] Apple [Listen] Google [Listen] Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player Below Listen Using Our Website Player You can also download the show. Tap (or right click) the link and save. [Download]
Why Ethiopian Jews Are Building a Movement Against Racism in Israel (6 Jun 2020)
Watch Click play on the video below to watch. About Solidarity marches for U.S. protesters rippling around the world reached Israel on Tuesday where hundreds of protesters waved “Black Lives Matter” signs and chanted “George Floyd.” They also called out another name: Solomon Teka. Over the past five years, six young men of Ethiopian descent… Continue reading Why Ethiopian Jews Are Building a Movement Against Racism in Israel (6 Jun 2020)
“Reflecting on the Color of My Skin” ~ Marques Brownlee
Marques Brownlee is a tech reviewer on YouTube who has built a fan base of more than 11 million followers. In this video, Marques shares about how his views on race and his experiences growing up. Links and Resources Neil Degrasse Tyson’s post: https://www.haydenplanetarium.org/ Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#business Creators: UrAvg Consumer (Tech): https://youtube.com/user/UrAvgConsumer CalebCity (Comedy): https://youtube.com/user/GizzlyB3aver Roberto Blake (Business): https://youtube.com/user/robertoblake2 Jacques… Continue reading “Reflecting on the Color of My Skin” ~ Marques Brownlee
Despite Racist Rhetoric, Iowa Politician Gains 36% of Voter Support
Steve King is an Iowa politician known for what some describe as incendiary, racist, anti-immigrant, and white nationalist remarks that have been considered precursors to the Trump era. With a message similar to Trump’s, the nine-term Republican Congressman continued to get reelected by his constituents over the past 17 years – up until yesterday when… Continue reading Despite Racist Rhetoric, Iowa Politician Gains 36% of Voter Support
Racism – Causes and Cures (Podcast E25)
In Episode #25, I talk about the causes of racism and ways we can all help work to eliminate it. Listen using your favorite podcast service. Apple [Listen] Anchor [Listen] Google [Listen] Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player Below Listen Using Our Website Player You can also download the show. Tap (or right click) the link and save.… Continue reading Racism – Causes and Cures (Podcast E25)
Five Levels of Race Awareness
Having lived over half a century in America and with some experience traveling to other countries, I’ve observed what could be referred to as Five Levels of Race Awareness which can help provide a framework for understanding and discussing race issues. LEVEL 1 – Unaware In some communities there is a plentiful potpourri of diversity,… Continue reading Five Levels of Race Awareness
Resources for Combating Racism
One approach to combatting racism is to have violent clashes with white supremacists and Nazis at rallies. However, these street fights may result in an even more committed group of racists with few defectors. Below are some resources that provide an insight into alternative methods of combating racism through less violent means. These videos and links… Continue reading Resources for Combating Racism
Flashpoint Activism: The War on Terrorism and Ending Racism
Introduction In the aftermath of the Charlottesville tragedy, this article attempts to explore how people who dislike racism and hate can be more effective at eliminating those and other undesirable views. Samantha Bee posted a video (below) stating “Punching Nazis doesn’t help. But you can put that energy somewhere that does. Life After Hate is the… Continue reading Flashpoint Activism: The War on Terrorism and Ending Racism
Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and Five Levels of Race Awareness in America
U.S. Election Turns to Race This past week, the U.S. presidential election brought the issue of race to the forefront of our national public dialog. This was ignited by a heated exchange between the presidential frontrunners who were each trying to prove they weren’t as racist as their opponent. Struggling for the Black vote, each candidate… Continue reading Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and Five Levels of Race Awareness in America
Videos of Latinos, Muslims, Women, and African Americans who support Donald Trump
According to most media reports, Donald Trump is running a presidential campaign based on hatred, divisiveness, bigotry, vulgarity, insults, sexism, racism, and nationalistic anti-immigrant fear-mongering. In contrast to that narrative, and the selective soundbites that support it, among those who support Donald Trump and have attended his rallies there a surprising number of Latinos, Muslims, African Americans, women,… Continue reading Videos of Latinos, Muslims, Women, and African Americans who support Donald Trump
“A Time for Burning” – The 1966 Lutheran Church Documentary on Racism
A Time for Burning explores race relations through the experiences of a church community in Omaha, Nebraska in 1966. In the documentary, Lutheran minister, Reverend L. William Youngdahl, attempts to inspire his White parishioners to reach out and make a connection with members of a Black Lutheran church in their community. Description by Paul Gaita… Continue reading “A Time for Burning” – The 1966 Lutheran Church Documentary on Racism