Posted by Anonymous on October 26, 2008 · Leave a Comment
So… Halloween is right around the corner, and I still don’t have a costume. Now some of you may be surprised that I’m actually considering dressing up, but here’s why: this is my 1st Halloween. I didn’t get to celebrate this growing up because my mom is a Jehovah’s Witness. We don’t celebrate any holidays. … Read more
Posted by Anonymous on September 16, 2008 · Leave a Comment
A friend emailed this to me, and now I am sharing it with you. http://www.buzzflash.com/articles/contributors/1755 Submitted by BuzzFlash on Sat, 09/13/2008 – 3:44pm. A BUZZFLASH GUEST CONTRIBUTION by Tim Wise For those who still can’t grasp the concept of white privilege, or who are constantly looking for some easy-to-understand examples of it, perhaps this list will help. White privilege … Read more
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Posted by Anonymous on September 10, 2008 · 1 Comment
I’m getting driven to work when the driver in my carpool group, who happens to be black, tells me that while she was in the parking garage, she had to curse somebody out for almost running into her. I didn’t ask, but she told me anyway; the woman was white. I wince, but neglect saying … Read more