Racism
Overcoming Adversity: Warriors Don’t Cry’s Timeless Message
Melba Pattillo Beals’ memoir, "Warriors Don’t Cry," is more than a historical account; it’s a masterclass in resilience. Her journey as one of the Little Rock Nine in 1957 offers a gripping narrative that transcends time, teaching us how to face adversity head-on.
The Surprising History of the Confederate Flag
The American Civil War between the North (the Union Army) and the South (the Confederate Army) lasted from 1861-1865. The Confederate Army surrendered on April 9, 1865. Yet nearly 2 centuries after their defeat, their flag still flies in many places in the U.S... But why?
Why is it so hard for white people to talk about racism?
Academic and social justice trainer Robin DiAngelo’s White Fragility is written specifically by a white woman writing to other white progressives about their role in contributing to, denying and avoiding conversations on both systemic and personal racism.
What is an antiracist?
The opposite of being racist isn’t “not racist”, it’s “antiracist”. There is no neutrality when it comes to racism. You endorse either racial hierarchy (as a racist) or racial equality (as an antiracist). By endorsing neither, you are masking and accepting the racist status quo.
How to Succeed in Business Without Being White
In 1991, the newly freed Nelson Mandela made a trip to the United States and met a group of the country’s top African American business people. Their leader was Earl Graves.