From a commenter: “So let me guess, this school is made up mostly of whites, and the taunting students were white, and the white parents went directly to the school board and superintendent and had her fired for? Because she said “shut up”. There would be no teachers in this country if saying shut up… Continue reading Oct. 1: AZ Teacher Loses Career After Deflecting Racist Bullies
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Anger, Apologies & Ignorance: Reader Responses To “AMW”
No one has to say “I told you so,” I saw it coming…..yes, folks were definitely feeling some type of way after my Dallas Morning News Briefing column hit the streets/internet. Of the three responses I’ve received so far, one ended positively and the other two…..well, they haven’t written back after my replies, so it’s… Continue reading Anger, Apologies & Ignorance: Reader Responses To “AMW”
Commercialized Chaos: When Cheerios, Reality & Racism Collide
On any given day in any part of the country, there are controversial events taking place that provoke instant headlines and angry outcries. The drain-circling defense tactics that George Zimmerman’s attorneys attempted for his upcoming murder trial? Check. Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant, blaming poor student performance on their mothers being in the workplace? Check. And… Continue reading Commercialized Chaos: When Cheerios, Reality & Racism Collide
Who Me? Yes, YOU: Checking Bigotry With Racism 101
Hello Chocolate Mama Fans, I’ve been getting lots of response from readers and the majority of it has been positive and inspiring, so I’m thankful. However, there are some readers who are not only negative, they actually think that they’re smarter than me when it comes to race relations and that I need to be schooled on… Continue reading Who Me? Yes, YOU: Checking Bigotry With Racism 101