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CULTURTAL CLASHES: WHEN BOTH SIDES DON’T WORK
“It’s just not working.” when two sides come together People always say love you want to be with. But not all things are based around love. Because sometimes the differences are far too great to be overlooked. And that is the case for when… Continue Reading “CULTURTAL CLASHES: WHEN BOTH SIDES DON’T WORK”
WE’RE ALL SOMETHING: HOW MUCH DOES ETHNICITY MATTER
“Does it really matter.” my identity In a society like America where the population is so diverse, we all live in this country comprising of different ethnic groups. You would think a place that consist of so many different people we would understand… Continue Reading “WE’RE ALL SOMETHING: HOW MUCH DOES ETHNICITY MATTER”
CLASS: THE NEW RACISM
“Society’s transformation.” the new injustice As a young man growing up in the Midwest you got a chance to see something that was quite interesting. And that was the disparity in society regarding the wealth in America. In the majority of minority communities there… Continue Reading “CLASS: THE NEW RACISM”
RIGHT TO STAY OR MUST GO: THE MULTIPLES VIEWS ON IMMIGRANTS FROM MEXICO
“Our land as well.” mexico A nation that has just over 50% of the illegal immigrants that exist in America. With less than 10% coming from other places around the globe. And that is because of the proximity to the United States. And as… Continue Reading “RIGHT TO STAY OR MUST GO: THE MULTIPLES VIEWS ON IMMIGRANTS FROM MEXICO”
RACIAL DISCOMFORT: WHY BLACK AND WHITE PEOPLE FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE IN EACH OTHER’S SPACES
“Still discomfort after a few hundred years.” so so uncomfortable Black and White, the two constructs that have kept America in social strife for the past few hundred years. And still to this day there is this discomfort within both communities. But when you… Continue Reading “RACIAL DISCOMFORT: WHY BLACK AND WHITE PEOPLE FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE IN EACH OTHER’S SPACES”
OUTSIDE VIEWS: WHAT DO OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS THINK OF AMERICA’S RACIAL RELATIONSHIPS
“What do they think?” not us or them When you observe the Black and White relationship in America, you can’t help but to acknowledge how stressful the issues can be. But what happens when you are form the outside of the two groups looking… Continue Reading “OUTSIDE VIEWS: WHAT DO OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS THINK OF AMERICA’S RACIAL RELATIONSHIPS”
POST RACIAL: ARE WE REALLY AS RACIAL TODAY AS IN THE PAST
“How far are we now?” out the past In the recent years, we have found ourselves having the old topics of race relationships in America once again. With the introduction of our current President Donald J. Trump, people feel with his election came a… Continue Reading “POST RACIAL: ARE WE REALLY AS RACIAL TODAY AS IN THE PAST”
IDENTITY: THE IMPORTANCE OF A STRONG CULTURAL IDENTITY
“A name, a religion, an identity.” so so important In a world where social and political strife has been erupting lately, what is the significance of having an identity on a ethnic level mean to you? Because I can speak for my myself coming… Continue Reading “IDENTITY: THE IMPORTANCE OF A STRONG CULTURAL IDENTITY”
ETHNIC CONSCIOUSNESS: WHY HAS THERE BEEN A RISE IN RACIAL NATIONALISM IN AMERICA
“When the machine breaks down, we all break down.” The United States of America has always had to deal with an insurmountable level of racial tension. But now more than ever, the tension has risen. You have what is considered the far right, which… Continue Reading “ETHNIC CONSCIOUSNESS: WHY HAS THERE BEEN A RISE IN RACIAL NATIONALISM IN AMERICA”
POLITICAL ETHNIC CHOICES: DOES ETHNIC CHOICE MATTER IN MARRIAGE CHOICES
“Is love really color blind?” Recently on the morning radio talk show The Breakfast Club, social activist and psychologist Umar Johnson was on talking to the hosts. He made a statement regarding interracial marriage that I thought was quite interesting. He stated that marriage is… Continue Reading “POLITICAL ETHNIC CHOICES: DOES ETHNIC CHOICE MATTER IN MARRIAGE CHOICES”
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