something I will have to be aware of to effectively parent my Ethiopian children as a white mother/woman. Internalized racism is the taking on of the values and perspectives of the dominant culture--including things that are detrimental to a person's own image or sense of self. For those of us raising girls--watch this... [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAOZhuRb_Q8%5D click here … Continue reading Internalized Racism Is
Societial Issues
White Privilege Oblivion–Part 1
This post will be long....Be forewarned. I think I am ready to get some thoughts down about the documentary The Color of Fear (1994). It was a powerful movie that has forced me to look into myself and to admit that there are many things about race that I still don't and will not be … Continue reading White Privilege Oblivion–Part 1
Such A Dark and Racist History The US Has
I consider myself and educated person. I have read extensively and my liberal arts education exposed me to many things that I certainly didn't learn in high school. Sadly, there is so much more that I didn't know. I am taking the first class toward my doctorate this semester and it is a really great … Continue reading Such A Dark and Racist History The US Has
Gun’s R Us or Day 28
I am so not inspired to post today at all, but I will since I only have 2 more days after today before I can take a blog break and I don't know watch some completely mind-numbing tv. I would like that. I was watching the ABC evening news yesterday--at least I think it was … Continue reading Gun’s R Us or Day 28
Thankful Post Five or Day 23
I am thankful for my health and that of my families. I am thankful that I have access to healthcare and that my healtcare company as paid for what we have needed--with gaining preapproval of course. I am thankful that my belly is full and that I don't know what it is like to go … Continue reading Thankful Post Five or Day 23
