Racial Prejudices

Race And The Gentrifier

These days, the term gentrifier is like a dirty word. Mention that you are a gentrifier, and…

Racism And Racial Jokes

Sometimes talking to co-workers can be a welcome break for the tough grind of the workday. Discussing…

What Is The Mentality Behind Our Desire To Hold Onto Stereotypes?

There is plenty of e-mail item and jokes circulating through the Internet that remind us of our…

The O-Word – Ethnic History Reveals Hurtful Origins

On July 1, 2002, the word “Oriental” (as it refers to race) was stricken from all government…

Teen Birth Rates Remain High Among Hispanic And Black Females

In an April 2011 study, the Center For Disease Control (CDC) reported that “contraceptive use is lowest and…

Genealogical Research…Recorded Names Often Inaccurate In Terms Of Ethnicity

  Genealogical research is like solving a complex mystery. For people from minority groups, however, finding the…

The Tradition Of Women Only Schools Cuts Across Race And Culture

  As fall approaches, parents and students are prepping for the back to school rush, however, for…