by lindaoppenheim | Nov 3, 2015 | Opinion
While stating in an article in the Guardian that “[w]e need to acknowledge the frustrations of those white individuals who feel ignored by elites and who might vent this by turning against people of colour, or migrants,”Mona Chalabi explains that we do not...
by lindaoppenheim | Oct 29, 2015 | Continuing Conversations
Well-intentioned people make mistakes, lots of them. Mistakes must be expected as our discussions explore the often unspoken topics about race. Becoming aware of unconscious responses to ourselves and others, building self-honesty, being held accountable for our...
by lindaoppenheim | Oct 25, 2015 | Continuing Conversations
How can we learn to be comfortable being uncomfortable talking about race. In her 2014 TED Talk, Mellody Hobson uses the term being “color brave” instead of “color blind.” What does it mean to be color brave vs color blind? Explore this...
by lindaoppenheim | Oct 8, 2015 | Article
Cody Charles ends his useful explanation of counterproductive behaviors with “Ally is a verb. . . .being active in equity work takes stamina, humility, courage, tough love, a strategic mind, and a forgiving heart.”
by lindaoppenheim | Sep 19, 2015 | Events, Opinion
In an essay rich with insights, A. D. Carson writes “What these friends always want is my public absolution, as a black person on behalf of all black people: they want to be told they aren’t really racist. . . . the word “racist” is like a racial slur to them. ....