On Race — The Good Men Project

Danny Brown, black men's bodies, hypermasculinization, male victims of sexual assault

White women assuming sexual power over black men is not a new story, says Robert Reece, of news that Danny Brown received unwanted oral sex on stage.

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Does Black Life Matter More When Raised by White Parents?

April 15, 2013 By Chad Goller-Sojourner 2 Comments

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Chad Goller-Sojourner knows the value of at least one white privilege.

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Is American Hyphenated?

April 10, 2013 By Tony Peluso 2 Comments

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An Aussie soldier challenges his Yank counterpart to drop the hyphen from his American identity.

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Why I Love Black Men – Chris’ Story

April 8, 2013 By The Good Life @ GMP 2 Comments

Chris, a friend of GMP contributor Billy Johnson II, gives his take on why he loves his friends.

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Filed Under: Dr. Bill, On Race, Platonic Relationships, The Good Life Tagged With: Billy Johnson II, Black males, black men, black men's friendships, brotherhood, brotherly love, college friendships, fraternity brothers, fraternity life, male friendship, what i love about black men, why i love black men, young black men

Why I Love Black Men – Joe’s Story

April 8, 2013 By The Good Life @ GMP 1 Comment

Billy Johnson II’s friend, Joe, joins in on the conversation and explains why he loves black men and the brotherhood that he shares.

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Why I Love Black Men

April 8, 2013 By Billy Johnson II 2 Comments

Author Billy Johnson II discusses his love and appreciation for black men and explains why these types of sentiments need to be expressed more often.

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Owning Whiteness

April 2, 2013 By Justin Cascio 20 Comments

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Rather than defend against the charge, Justin Cascio attempts to define and possess his Whiteness.

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“I Don’t See Race”: Racial Color Blindness and Eradicating Racism

April 1, 2013 By Billy Johnson II 21 Comments

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So-called “color blindness” actually perpetuates racist attitudes, says Bill Johnson II. What will work to eradicate racism?

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I’m Not Racist But …

March 25, 2013 By Billy Johnson II 8 Comments

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“Dr. Bill” Johnson II on institutionalized racism, and what it is—and isn’t—to be racist.

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The F-Word for Black Men

March 18, 2013 By Billy Johnson II 7 Comments

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Introducing a new weekly column on The Good Life by popular contributor “Dr. Bill” Johnson II on black masculinity. This week, he addresses people with common values, separated by a word.

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Asian American Men and Masculinity: A Conversation

March 4, 2013 By Matthew Salesses 4 Comments

Matthew Salesses sits down with the editors of an anthology of Asian American writing to discuss the intersection of maleness and being Asian American.

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The Invisible World of Rural Black America: Part 3

March 4, 2013 By Lola Rainey Leave a Comment

Two sons of a sharecropper return to the Texas town where they grew up.

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The Invisible World of Rural Black America: Part 2

February 25, 2013 By Lola Rainey 3 Comments

Join Lola Rainey on a guided tour through American history with her father and uncle, sons of a Texas sharecropper.

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Black Male Teachers Aren’t the Only Answer

February 22, 2013 By Mike Andrews 5 Comments

National percentages of black male teachers and administrators are extremely low. Explore common problems and common sense solutions regarding poor performance of black boys in American schools.

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The Invisible World of Rural Black America

February 18, 2013 By Lola Rainey 3 Comments

Lola Rainey joins two septuagenarian relatives for a Texas road trip through a vanishing America.

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Walking With Soulless Haste

February 9, 2013 By The Weeklings Leave a Comment

Derek Bardowell takes to London’s streets in an attempt to lose himself, and finds subtly pervasive racism – hidden in the cracks and people’s attitudes.

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The Reason You Find the Volkswagen Commercial Racist

February 4, 2013 By Jason Henry 3 Comments

Is the Minnesotan with a Jamaican accent bad for Jamaicans?

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50 Years Ago Today: ‘Letter From Birmingham Jail’

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the first publication of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”

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An AIDS activist, a Christian missionary, a wilderness first responder, and a revolutionary rock star… Premium Members talk to four men who’ve made it their lives’ work to help other people, and how any of us can be prepared to take action in a crisis.

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A Hug for a Haircut

Every Wednesday in Hartford’s Bushnell Park, a barber sets up shop to give free haircuts to anyone who wants one—the homeless to longtime clients all pay the same fee: one hug.

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