A Writing Theme for You(th) inspired by the Pathways in Global Health Conference & Global 99 Spring panel How do we confront oppression in our every day life? How do we call out those small acts of racism, sexism, bigotry, prejudice, ableism, and stop them in their tracks? Login Now & Start Writing or leave [...]
Tag Archives: racism
The Hoodie & the Hijab: How Institutionalized Racism Fuels Hate Crimes
Event Title & Host The Hoodie & the Hijab: How Institutionalized Racism Fuels Hate Crimes Website http://www.pugetsoundsocialists.org/?event=seattle-city-branch-meeting-topic-tba-2012-04-12 When? Thursday, April 5, 7pm Where? The Summit, 420 E Pike (enter on Summit between Pike & Pine) Why? Discuss the societal roots of racist violence and how we can take these tragic killings as a call to [...]
SPD Admits They “Make Stuff Up” to Arrest & Abuse
In case anyone hasn’t seen this yet, this story has to be told. Sorry if this makes you sick to your stomach. More about the SPDs recent abusive past here: “Let’s Arrest the Police”
The French Press’ Roast: Charlie Hebdo and the Threat of Free Speech
Beyond the slogans and catchy website phrases my friends at Our American Generation come up with, the goal of the organization remains clear: to provide a forum for youth empowerment and expression. Such liberties are privileges that our American generation (no pun intended) at times takes for granted, as seen through the relative inaction in [...]
American Neo Nazis and the Occupy Movement
For anyone at Occupy Seattle that has heard about the neo-nazis entering our camp, please be aware of what is happening in occupy pheonix, and understand the necessity of defending ourselves. [Note: I do not mean to frighten with this article. There is no way I could know all the details of the situations in [...]
Diversity Requirement Forum hosted by the UW Students for Diversity Colation
Event Title & Host Diversity Requirement Forum hosted by the University of Washington Students for Diversity Coalition Website https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=179061508846679 When? Wednesday, November 2nd. 6-8 p.m. Where? Condon Hall 711E, University of Washington Why? To learn why a Diversity Credit Requirement is important and necessary at a university which claims its second name is Diversity Description [...]
If Only Color Blindness Solved Racism
There is an excellent article over at the Stranger from last week, called “Deeply Embarrassed White People Talk Awkwardly About Race.” Say no more – I’m interested, being an awkward white person myself! But this isn’t a topical, playful or accusatory article – this is a realistic analysis of how race and racism plays out [...]
Schools 2 Prisons Podcast Series – Episode 3
OAG & the League of Education Voters present: The Cost of Inequity Listen now with the media player below! Download the Schools 2 Prisons series on iTunes! You can also download the full transcript here: SCHOOLS 2 PRISONS-FROM PUPIL TO PRISONER (PDF) Summary: The last segment explored the economic, social and cultural cost of educational inequity. [...]
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