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Race, Ethnicity, & Culture




Beliefs about race and ethnicity influence our cultures, politics, and relationships.  What is race?  What is ethnicity?  This group explores those concepts.

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Racism and the effects of ethnocentrism are alive and well in the 21st century.  Racism and humanism are incompatible by definition.
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The most human, and humane, thing that we can do is acknowledge and support the humanity of people who are different from ourselves.  Curiosity about what makes us human, by necessity, includes curiosity about our human ethnic heritage.
 
We are incredibly enriched by immersing ourselves in a diverse world.  We are intellectually and emotionally impoverished when we exclude others who are not our mirror image.
 
This discussion group includes many topics about race and ethnicity.  Feel free to comment to new threads, or resurrect old threads, if any spark your interest.
 
My 2 cents. Daniel W.
 
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How black are whites? How white are blacks?
Started by Daniel W. Last reply by Daniel W on Sunday.
12 Replies  1 Like 






Pentagon/ Joseph Mengele - potatoes/potaatoes
Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner. Last reply by Gerald Payne Jun 27.
1 Reply  1 Like 






Baltimore and Climate Change
Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner. Last reply by Joan Denoo May 4.
1 Reply  1 Like 






"Birth of a Nation" - among the most racist movies created.
Started by Daniel W. Last reply by Daniel W Feb 17.
2 Replies  0 Likes 






Are Millenials not the great racial-equality hope?
Started by Daniel W Feb 1.
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The Guardian / World / Race Issues
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I've had enough of celebrities making empty apologies for their racism
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White poet used Chinese pen name to gain entry into Best American Poetry
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The roots of European racism lie in the slave trade, colonialism – and Edward Long | David Olusoga
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Kristiana Rae Colón: #LetUsBreathe activist and 'defiant' poet and playwright
.
California police killings database reveals 'clear racial disparities'
.
Luister: the viral film exposing South Africa's ongoing racism problem
.
Tsar Eric Pickles: tough on multiculturalism, tough on the causes of multiculturalism | Hugh Muir
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Rock Against Racism: the Syd Shelton images that define an era
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Black couple turns to fair housing law to sue neighbor and city over racial slurs
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Thousands pay respects to deputy sheriff killed at Houston-area gas station
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 Comment by Daniel W on June 25, 2011 at 10:51am
Erasing Hate.  Huff Post.  Former neonazi skinhead white supremist.   The documentary airs Sunday, June 26th, at 9 P.M.  From the clips, this guy was a very scary man from sad beginnings.  Apparentely he turned around and ultimately reached out to his direct opposite, anti-racist individuals and the Southern Povery Law Center.  I don't know if I will get to watch it - my TV time is very limited.
 

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 Comment by thomas smith on June 19, 2011 at 11:29pm
I would be interested in how many Black churches made note of Juneteenth this sunday
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 Comment by Daniel W on June 19, 2011 at 6:55pm
For Thomas, I couldn't find much about Juneteenth observance in DC - here is what little I did locate.  There seems to be a lot of "Rev." in that, but it's not too surprising.

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 Comment by Daniel W on June 19, 2011 at 6:47pm
For the Nerd, Juneteenth in St. Louis.  I wish this occasion was more recognised.  Im glad a few people still mark it.
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 Comment by Daniel W on June 19, 2011 at 10:59am
Portland!  You can tell by the rain gear. :)
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 Comment by thomas smith on June 19, 2011 at 10:55am
thanks for the portland video, it was a bit unexpected, PORTLAND??!!
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 Comment by thomas smith on June 19, 2011 at 10:52am
It is good to see the recognition  of jueententh on this board, the unfortunate fact is that the lingering "ambivalence"  of this society towards the Blacks is still a factor.
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 Comment by Daniel W on June 19, 2011 at 6:58am
Juneteenth in Portland OR
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 Comment by Daniel W on June 12, 2011 at 3:44pm
Murder conviction overturned due to prosecutor's appeal to racism.
Seattle Times.
During the trial, Konat questioned witnesses, many of them black, about a purported street "code" that he claimed prevented some from talking to the police, according to the Supreme Court's majority opinion written by Justice Tom Chambers. In questioning some witnesses, Konat made references to the "PO-leese," the justices found.
During his closing argument to jurors, Konat also said that while witnesses denied the presence of such a code, "the code is black folk don't testify against black folk. You don't snitch to the police," according to the Supreme Court decision.
 
...the Supreme Court, in Thursday's ruling, cited Konat's comments as grounds for the conviction to be overturned, saying that they cast doubt on the credibility of the witnesses based on their race. One justice called the deputy prosecutor's comments "repugnant."
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 Comment by Daniel W on June 11, 2011 at 7:30pm
from BET.com
Who feels discriminated against at work.
Blacks 25%
Disabled 22%
Hispanic 21%
Women 19%
LGBT 18%
"Nondiverse" 14%
Asian 11%
 
CareerBuilder questioned more than 1,300 workers from six diverse backgrounds.  I guess "nondiverse" means nondisabled straight nonhispanic white males.  Subjective survey of course.

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Race, Ethnicity, & Culture




Beliefs about race and ethnicity influence our cultures, politics, and relationships.  What is race?  What is ethnicity?  This group explores those concepts.

Location: Global
 Members: 233
 Latest Activity: on Sunday




 Like 
6 members like this
.
Share   
  
 

..

Welcome!
.
Racism and the effects of ethnocentrism are alive and well in the 21st century.  Racism and humanism are incompatible by definition.
 File:BlueMarble-2001-2002.jpg

The most human, and humane, thing that we can do is acknowledge and support the humanity of people who are different from ourselves.  Curiosity about what makes us human, by necessity, includes curiosity about our human ethnic heritage.
 
We are incredibly enriched by immersing ourselves in a diverse world.  We are intellectually and emotionally impoverished when we exclude others who are not our mirror image.
 
This discussion group includes many topics about race and ethnicity.  Feel free to comment to new threads, or resurrect old threads, if any spark your interest.
 
My 2 cents. Daniel W.
 
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Discussion Forum
.





How black are whites? How white are blacks?
Started by Daniel W. Last reply by Daniel W on Sunday.
12 Replies  1 Like 






Pentagon/ Joseph Mengele - potatoes/potaatoes
Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner. Last reply by Gerald Payne Jun 27.
1 Reply  1 Like 






Baltimore and Climate Change
Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner. Last reply by Joan Denoo May 4.
1 Reply  1 Like 






"Birth of a Nation" - among the most racist movies created.
Started by Daniel W. Last reply by Daniel W Feb 17.
2 Replies  0 Likes 






Are Millenials not the great racial-equality hope?
Started by Daniel W Feb 1.
0 Replies  0 Likes 
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View All
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The Guardian / World / Race Issues
.
I've had enough of celebrities making empty apologies for their racism
.
White poet used Chinese pen name to gain entry into Best American Poetry
.
The roots of European racism lie in the slave trade, colonialism – and Edward Long | David Olusoga
.
Kristiana Rae Colón: #LetUsBreathe activist and 'defiant' poet and playwright
.
California police killings database reveals 'clear racial disparities'
.
Luister: the viral film exposing South Africa's ongoing racism problem
.
Tsar Eric Pickles: tough on multiculturalism, tough on the causes of multiculturalism | Hugh Muir
.
Rock Against Racism: the Syd Shelton images that define an era
.
Black couple turns to fair housing law to sue neighbor and city over racial slurs
.
Thousands pay respects to deputy sheriff killed at Houston-area gas station
.
More…
..

Comment Wall
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Comment

You need to be a member of Race, Ethnicity, & Culture to add comments!
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 Comment by Daniel W on June 25, 2011 at 10:51am
Erasing Hate.  Huff Post.  Former neonazi skinhead white supremist.   The documentary airs Sunday, June 26th, at 9 P.M.  From the clips, this guy was a very scary man from sad beginnings.  Apparentely he turned around and ultimately reached out to his direct opposite, anti-racist individuals and the Southern Povery Law Center.  I don't know if I will get to watch it - my TV time is very limited.
 

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 Comment by thomas smith on June 19, 2011 at 11:29pm
I would be interested in how many Black churches made note of Juneteenth this sunday
.
 Comment by Daniel W on June 19, 2011 at 6:55pm
For Thomas, I couldn't find much about Juneteenth observance in DC - here is what little I did locate.  There seems to be a lot of "Rev." in that, but it's not too surprising.

.
 Comment by Daniel W on June 19, 2011 at 6:47pm
For the Nerd, Juneteenth in St. Louis.  I wish this occasion was more recognised.  Im glad a few people still mark it.
.
 Comment by Daniel W on June 19, 2011 at 10:59am
Portland!  You can tell by the rain gear. :)
.
 Comment by thomas smith on June 19, 2011 at 10:55am
thanks for the portland video, it was a bit unexpected, PORTLAND??!!
.
 Comment by thomas smith on June 19, 2011 at 10:52am
It is good to see the recognition  of jueententh on this board, the unfortunate fact is that the lingering "ambivalence"  of this society towards the Blacks is still a factor.
.
 Comment by Daniel W on June 19, 2011 at 6:58am
Juneteenth in Portland OR
.
 Comment by Daniel W on June 12, 2011 at 3:44pm
Murder conviction overturned due to prosecutor's appeal to racism.
Seattle Times.
During the trial, Konat questioned witnesses, many of them black, about a purported street "code" that he claimed prevented some from talking to the police, according to the Supreme Court's majority opinion written by Justice Tom Chambers. In questioning some witnesses, Konat made references to the "PO-leese," the justices found.
During his closing argument to jurors, Konat also said that while witnesses denied the presence of such a code, "the code is black folk don't testify against black folk. You don't snitch to the police," according to the Supreme Court decision.
 
...the Supreme Court, in Thursday's ruling, cited Konat's comments as grounds for the conviction to be overturned, saying that they cast doubt on the credibility of the witnesses based on their race. One justice called the deputy prosecutor's comments "repugnant."
.
 Comment by Daniel W on June 11, 2011 at 7:30pm
from BET.com
Who feels discriminated against at work.
Blacks 25%
Disabled 22%
Hispanic 21%
Women 19%
LGBT 18%
"Nondiverse" 14%
Asian 11%
 
CareerBuilder questioned more than 1,300 workers from six diverse backgrounds.  I guess "nondiverse" means nondisabled straight nonhispanic white males.  Subjective survey of course.

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