The New Bigotry

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Brandon Ferdig gets a deeper look into the dangers of ideologism after a heated dinner table debate.

Has The World Of Sports Reached A New Low?

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Eli Kaplan wonders why it’s okay for some minorities to be picked on more than others.

It’s Linsanity

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Matthew Salesses talks of Jeremy Lin and ESPN’s racist “Chink in the Armor” Headline.

Is the 21st Century Colorblind?

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Nicole Johnson and Jackie Summers discuss racism in the 21st century and express their hope for a greater representation of ethnic voices.

Shuffling Feet: A Black Man’s View of Schroedinger’s Rapist

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A response to the argument of Schroedinger’s Rapist and an examination of anti-black racism.

The Conversation: Let’s Talk About Race

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Andrew Cotto and Damon Young want to have an ongoing, very frank conversation about race. Here is part one.

Tears Over X-Men: A Story About Race

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Discovering that you and your favorite mutants share a deep connection isn’t easy.

“All I See Are White Men”: Confronting Racism in Silicon Valley

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Eric Ries wants to talk about racism in the start-up world—without hand-wringing and with an eye towards achievable solutions.

Slow Motion: Skylarks, Prison and Social Progress

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“What just happened?” The court-appointed lawyer repeated Jackie Summers words, then replied tersely. “You got fucked.”

“They Called Me Egg.” Our Ongoing Conversation About Race

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At The Good Men Project, we love nothing better than a good story. Even when they are about racism. Especially when they are about racism.

The Most Racist Thing That (N)ever Happened

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Jackie Summers has identified the most troubling thing about racism these days: no one ever admits to being racist.

Stop Barking and Start Working

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Andrew D. S. James is glad we are having civil discourse on such issues as race. But he’d also like us to take some action.

Obama’s Speech Won’t Matter Because He’s ‘Black’

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Andrew Cotto argues that there are some people for whom it does not matter what the president does or does not say; they only care about the color of his skin.

The Trials and Triumphs of a Joyful Black Man in America

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The media-generated perception: being black is synonymous with being poor, uneducated, unmotivated and a burden on society. Michael Taylor is having none of that.

Are Ivy League Colleges Misrepresenting How Diverse They Really Are?

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“The trouble with diversity … is not just that it won’t solve the problem of economic inequality. It’s that it makes it hard for us to even see the problem.”

How to Talk to White People About Racism

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#2. Do not end racial discussions on a positive note.