Comprehensive List of Resources for Resisting Trump
The following is based on an excerpt from my Everyday Feminism article, 7 Undeniable Reasons Why Claiming You’re ‘Not Political’ Makes No Sense, and is part of the series Roads to Racial Justice. While the introduction was written prior to inauguration, the list is...
Here’s Your Proof That White Americans Don’t Face Systemic Racism
An Everyday Feminism article by Jon Greenberg Growing up and now living in a predominately White city, I’ve known and worked with countless White Americans. I have yet to meet one White American who has given or received “The Talk.” You know, the one that primarily...
How White Americans’ Hatred of Racism Can Actually Support and Protect Racism
Nothing upsets White Americans like calling them a “racist.” It can spark outright indignation, extreme defensiveness, a faucet of tears, and a host of emotions that dwell in our primal selves. Why do White Americans fear the word so much? Over the past 15 years of...
The Case for Gender Studies
In 2002, a group of high school girls approached their male teacher and argued that his course needed to include a study of gender. After all, it was titled “Citizenship and Social Justice” and included an intensive study of race and racism. Predictably, this White...
Why Homelessness Is One of the Most Urgent Issues of Our Time
The following article was originally published here by Everyday Feminism. Special thanks to Wes Browning for his input regarding this piece. We cannot make good decisions from a distance,” says Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy and founder of the Equal...Disclaimer:
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However, the website is NOT connected to this course nor intended for student use.
Dedicated to social justice and civic engagement, it is the personal website of educator and writer Jon Greenberg.
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Why Doesnt Hollywood Care About Latino Stories
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Batista Becomes First Black Principal Dancer In
Batista becomes first Black principal dancer in Pacific Northwest Ballet history
A New Great British Bake Off Episode Stereotypes
A new ‘Great British Bake Off’ episode stereotypes Mexican culture, viewers say
Latino Superheroes Are Saving The Day In Hollywood
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Stranger Things Caleb Mclaughlin Just Called
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