The battle of Egypt and the Western hypocrisy
The media coverage of the popular uprising in Egypt has exposed the Western apparatus of social control, and the backwardness of foreign policy. Most “experts” of foreign policy intentionally avoid engaging with the real issues and are in denial on at least three fundamental fronts: (a) the social movements in North Africa and the [...]
1. Let’s start with the obvious: The author is a white male, part of a group whose voice is vastly overrepresented in the media. Instead of reading yet another piece from a white male perspective, why not read something written by those whose voices are either not heard or marginalized. 2. Chances are, if you’re [...]
Continue reading …It seems that I can’t get Amy Chua’s Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mom excerpt in last week’s Wall Street Journal off my mind. Fellow Psychology Today blogger, Nancy Darling, described Chua’s piece as “ flinch worthy “. I couldn’t agree more. I flinched many times. If you haven’t yet read it, here’s how it [...]
Continue reading …An esssay on the life of a remarkable leader. Phoenix, Arizona. January 16, 2011 – The creation of a national holiday to honor the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., gives us an idea of the proportion of the historical importance and the achievements of this man, who has come to be a transcendent symbol [...]
Continue reading …“What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world void of national bias, race hate, and religious prejudice.” – Carter G. Woodson on founding “Negro History Week,” 1926 Black History Month is a time to remember, honor and celebrate the accomplishments of notable Black figures throughout [...]
Continue reading …Let’s get one thing out of the way here at the top: I don’t listen to a lot of music or watch many music videos. I also don’t follow Kanye West’s career. Basically, though I sometimes listen to it, I really don’t know crap about rap. On the other hand, I do know a little [...]
Continue reading …One year after an earthquake devastated Haiti, much of the promised relief and reconstruction aid has not reached those most in need. In fact, the tragedy has served as an opportunity to further enrich corporate interests. The details of a recent lawsuit, as reported by Business Week, highlights the ways in which contractors – including [...]
Continue reading …Juhu Thukral is the guest editor for Race-Talk this week: Human trafficking
January 11, 2011 1 Comment
Human Trafficking Awareness Day: Histories, Solutions, and Remedies Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. A key part of paying respect to those who’ve experienced this severe human rights abuse includes looking back at the history of anti-trafficking efforts and where they have led us, and thinking about the most effective path forward to prevent others [...]
Continue reading …Well, here’s a piece I never imagined myself writing: A defense of a white man’s use of the N-word. I want to start with a little back-story: I don’t use the N-word. Not ever. But I used to, not so long ago. I used it in the context of talking about racism in my psychology [...]
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