RACISM IS REAL
RACISM IS REAL PERSONALLY Racism is a relatively new concept to me, though I have experienced it now to some degree, it is still beginning to soak in my psychic as it has for most …
RACISM IS REAL Read MoreArchive: 2014
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Why is there still racism in the media?
I don’t know very much about race relations in America. I want that to be the first thing I say on the topic. It’s not that I don’t want to know, or that I’m necessarily …
Why is there still racism in the media? Read MoreGeography Plays Vital Role in Race Relations in America
By Sepeedeh Hashemian Edited by Lila Ojha Dhakal After living in Washington State for 13 years I can honestly say when it comes to race relations, they vary from state to state. Being from Sammamish, …
Geography Plays Vital Role in Race Relations in America Read MoreRacial Tension in America
Racism is defined as, “A belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race.” Throughout my life, I have yet …
Racial Tension in America Read MoreFor Every Difference There Is A Similarity
Type “race definition” into Google search and the first link you will see is “Race (human classification),” a Wikipedia article. But I want you to look closely at what you see at the top of …
For Every Difference There Is A Similarity Read More238 years on, America grapples with the touchy racism debate
“Instead of honoring this sacred obligation [inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness], America has given the Negro people (African-Americans) a black check; a check, which has come back marked “insufficient funds.” …
238 years on, America grapples with the touchy racism debate Read MoreThe incident of Ferguson is not an incident but a shocking human lost
The incident of Ferguson was quite horrific and shocking. The evidences from both sides still refute each other and the process of claims and counter-claims is still unsatisfactory. Police, as the ultimate source of ensuring …
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EQUAL LIVING OPPORTUNITY AS IMMEDIATE NEED FOR BLACKS
By: Lila Ojha, Reviewed by Sepeedeh Hashemian Michael Brown lost his life because of an alleged confrontation with a police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri. According to my personal understanding, it has to be …
EQUAL LIVING OPPORTUNITY AS IMMEDIATE NEED FOR BLACKS Read MoreA long way to go
The recent police shootings of unarmed African American men has reignited the painful discussions of race in America. This is not a new conversation, nor does it show much sign of a quick or agreeable …
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Race Relations Across America: How Ahwatukee is Different
I grew up in an Arizona suburban town called Ahwatukee. Many people refer to my hometown as the “cul-de-sac of Phoenix” and they’re not entirely incorrect. As a young girl, all my sports, clubs and …
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