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Colorism: Racism in Blackface

http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/local-voices/headlines/20110929-lorrie-irby-jackson-of-garland-black-families-must-help-erase-prejudice-over-skin-color.ece

 

Since time immemorial, black mothers and fathers have had the unpleasant task of warning sons and daughters of the day that a teacher, classmate or random stranger could single them out for ridicule based on the color of … Read the rest

August 9, 2012
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Black History Doesn’t Need Whitewashing

http://www.dallasnews.com/incoming/20110210-lorrie-irby-jackson-of-garland-lets-honor-black-history-by-not-revising-it.ece

With my birthday coming up and a nationwide black history celebration in full swing, it’s probably no surprise that February is my favorite month.

Sure, there’s the abbreviated time span and less-than-pleasant temperature range, but I find it just … Read the rest

August 8, 2012
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