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What is Black-on-Black racism? Is it possible to be racist against your own race? Black-on-Black racism is the idea that, within a race, there is a hierarchy formed by members of that race. It is racism directed at members of your own race. Keep reading for more about Black-on-Black racism and what it means.
What is the culture of poverty theory? How does it differ from the cycle of poverty? In How to Be an Antiracist, Ibram X. Kendi emphasizes the importance of understanding racist policies and their impacts. The culture of poverty theory explains Black poverty through cultural racism, while the cycle of poverty is about the racist policies that keep poverty in place. Read more about the culture of poverty theory versus the cycle of poverty.
What is Zanmi Lasante? Why is Paul Farmer’s hospital in Haiti so important and inspiring? Zanmi Lasante was founded by American physician Paul Farmer in Haiti. Its founding was underpinned by Paul Farmer’s grand vision: to treat everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Read the inspiring story of Paul Farmer’s Zanmi Lasante.
What are the steps to becoming an antiracist? How can you help make yourself a better advocate for dismantling racism? Becoming an antiracist can help you better combat racial injustice. Ibram X. Kendi identifies three steps for learning how to be an antiracist. Keep reading to find out what the steps are and to see some exercises to help you in your journey to becoming an antiracist.
What is self-image? Why is a self-image important and how does it change how you succeed? When asking “what is self-image” it’s important to take into account how our views of ourselves are shaped and why. Once you have a self-image, it then goes on to shape how others see you, too. Keep reading to answer the question, “what is self-image?”
Who was Garrison Frazier? How did the Black leader end up seeming to request segregation for Black people? Garrison Frazier was consulted in 1865 by US leaders when they asked him if Black people would prefer to live apart from White people. He said yes, and they provided his people with land and a mule, but that was it. Read more about space racism, Garrison Frazier, and the difference between separation and segregation.
What is the difference between protest vs. demonstration? How can these two activities help address a racist policy? Protest vs. demonstration comes down to the intention of your activity. While the two terms are used interchangeably, a protest is looking for change to a racist policy and a demonstration is trying to raise awareness. Keep reading to better understand a protest vs. a demonstration, as well as other related terms.
Is there racism in school funding? What are the effects of racism in school funding and is there anything that can be done? Racism in school funding is the result of the preferential treatment for areas used predominantly by White people. Starting with segregated school districts and continuing to the difference between historically black and historically white colleges today, these inequities continue to be seen. Keep reading to understand the issue of racism in school funding.
What are “ghetto” neighborhoods? How does space racism contribute to this offensive stereotype about predominantly Black communities? Ghetto neighborhoods is a racist term used to describe Black neighborhoods. The reality is that predominantly Black areas were formed as a result of racism and space racism keeps these communities from receiving adequate resources for public services. Keep reading to understand the relationship between space racism and the “ghetto” neighborhoods stereotype.
What is antiracism? How is knowing the answer important to combating racism? Ibram X. Kendi’s book How to Be an Antiracist shows how the opposite of a racist is an antiracist. So, what is antiracism and how it different from being not racist? Keep reading to find out the answer to the question “what is antiracism?”