How a shifting definition of ‘white’ helped shape U.S. immigration policy
An article about how the concept of Whiteness was used to establish a racial hierarchy in America and dictate access to opportunity.
An article about how the concept of Whiteness was used to establish a racial hierarchy in America and dictate access to opportunity.
An article about the lack of cultural diversity among leadership of US environmental organizations.
Nell Painter discusses the history of Whiteness and how we use it to define the cultural history and enduring privileges of caucasian people.
A Black educated expresses the challenge of maintaining relationships with White people while dealing white privilege.
Critical thoughts on a discussion with Rachel Dolezal, a white women who identifies as black and promotes the concept of ‘racial fluidity.’
A review by Chris Hedges of “I Am Not Your Negro,” a movie about James Baldwin’s perspective on race in America.
A Portland Community College student conscientiously breaks down common misunderstandings about their Whiteness History Month program.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis release a song created in cooperation with artists, educators and anti-racism organizers addressing the challenge of accepting our white privilege.
A community college in Portland launches a broadly misunderstood effort to grapple with the social construction of whiteness.
Even the best intentions can be can lead to misunderstanding and insensitive behavior. Some suggestions about how to be more aware.