- Thanks Rob! “Steele states that she was told the paper wanted the job of Northlake Editor to go to an African-American because the position covers news in Gary, which has a predominately black population.”
- Rob breaks down why it’s problematic when people paint their faces so they “resemble” American Indians. 1) Face-painting was considered solemn act. 2) Only for combat. 3) Seen now as “savage” or “primitive” 4) dressing up as Indians period is problematic
- Thanks Rob! “In India, where being gay is a crime, a royal son was shunned when he told his secret. Now he fights to change the law and public mind-set.”
- “Given her comments to CNN regarding the Rosie O’Donnell “ching chong” joke earlier last month, the issue will no doubt come up and Lucy Liu will no doubt act as a “voice of the community” to excuse Rosie O’Donnell from any charge of racism.”
- “The Southern Poverty Law Center has filed suit against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for illegal raids against Mexicans who were believed to be illegal immigrants, but were actually targeted based solely on their Mexican ethnicity”
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The Octavia Butler Book Club
(Click the book for the latest conversation) Feminism for Real – Jessica, Latoya, Andrea
The Same Woman – Thea
I Speak For Myself – Fatemeh
Yes Means Yes – Latoya
Sex Ed and Youth – Jessica
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