Race

A social construct that divides people into distinct groups based on characteristics such as physical appearance (particularly skin color), ancestral heritage, cultural affiliation, cultural history, ethnic classification and, often, are associated with the social, economic and political needs of a society at a given time.

How to Increase Diversity in the Dog World

More trainers, from more cultures, can only be good for all dogs and people who need help with training.

Perspective on Juneteenth

Junteenth is the oldest celebration of the end of slavery and America’s newest holiday, also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day.” Juneteenth has been celebrated by Black people in America for generations and takes place annually on June 19. The holiday is a combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth.” President Abraham Lincoln issued…

The Juneteenth flag is full of symbols. Here’s what they mean

CNN — You might see another red, white and blue flag flying this weekend over state capitols and city buildings. That banner with a bursting star in the middle is the Juneteenth Flag, a symbolic representation of the end of slavery in the United States. The flag is the brainchild of activist Ben Haith, founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation…

What Is Juneteenth? Here’s Why We Honor the Federal Holiday

A key American historical event finally received federal recognition in recent years: June 19, 1865—the day all people living in the United States, including the formerly enslaved, were officially granted freedom. On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law making the day known as Juneteenth a national holiday. Everything you need to know about why we commemorate June 19.

Pronouns & Email Signatures – One Step to an Inclusive Workplace

An original article that looks at the intersection of pronouns, marginalization, allyship, and privilege.

11 Common English Words And Phrases With Racist Origins

Chances are, you’ve used at least one of these in casual conversation without knowing its problematic past. By Dylan Lyons June 10, 2020 It can be a jarring experience to learn a common word or phrase you’ve been using for years is actually kind of racist or sexist or homophobic. The harder you look, the…

Is the word ‘picnic’ racist? How to deal with questions about language right now.

Earlier this summer, I was excited that 2020 would be “The Year of the Picnic.” That was until a discussion about whether or not the word picnic is racist.

The idea was surprising to many, but old news to others. “I can’t believe that white people don’t know this,” one Black colleague said.

What is Privilege?

Watch this short, powerful Buzzfeed video featuring a privilege walk. See how privilege shows up differently for 10 participants.

White Supremacy Culture – Tema Okun

Tema Okun wrote this paper in 1999 and has remained central to efforts by many people to both understand and transgress white supremacy culture. The paper describes white supremacy culture as a devastating force in all our lives, used by ruling class power brokers to maintain vast and violent structural inequality.

White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack

This “classic” essay, written in 1989 by American feminist scholar and anti-racist activist McIntosh covers 50 examples, or hidden benefits, from McIntosh’s perspective, of the privilege white people experience in everyday life.