How can white people talk to each other about racism?

Well, sure, but rather than get into a shouting match, I’ve compiled a list of suggestions, drawn from various sources, like this, from The Dot, and this, from The Seattle Globalist, and this, from Baltimore Racial Justice Action. In short: Get educated Prepare for defensiveness Stay calm Be personal Understand that racism can be subtle You …

“Normal” America isn’t a small town of white people

In fact, it’s New Haven, says FiveThirtyEight. Sa-LUTE! While politicians and pundits argue about American values and what means “normal America,” most of them haven’t got a clue. Meanwhile, check out this New Haven-based photographer who does have a clue.

“I don’t talk racism with white people….”

This is an awesome sermon, and don’t let yourself get tripped up over the word “sermon.” It includes this: I don’t talk about race with White people because I have so often seen it go nowhere. When I was younger, I thought it was because all white people are racist. Recently, I’ve begun to understand …