Some people see racism around every corner, while others dismiss those concerns, arguing that racism is virtually non-existent since passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964.
Is King Kong a racist?
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A Hazy Shade of Winter
Some people see racism around almost every corner. I am not one of those people, but . . . Two days ago, the city of Saco and its neighboring communities were shaken by a violent crime that resulted in four suspects shooting at each other from their cars while traveling on Elm Street. At the … Continue reading A Hazy Shade of Winter
#Black Lives Matter
I had a little bit of an epiphany yesterday during an especially long drive home. To prevent road boredom, I was a listening to talk radio, and a news segment about the Black Lives Matter movement caught my attention. Before we proceed, a bit of disclosure: I am a white, middle-aged man. Up until yesterday, … Continue reading #Black Lives Matter
40 Acres and a Mule
I am a racist. Part of me is tempted to let that statement flutter alone in the social media stratosphere without context. I am curious about the the reaction, but I am not anxious to begin looking for a new job, new clients, new friends and a new wife. Of course, I'm talking here about degrees of … Continue reading 40 Acres and a Mule
Still haven’t found what I’m looking for
I am a racist. Well, at least according to actor Morgan Freeman. During an interview on CNN this week, Freeman told interviewer Piers Morgan that racism is at the heart of the Tea Party and that racism has been made worse in the United States since the election of President Barack Obama. Condelezza Rice I … Continue reading Still haven’t found what I’m looking for
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