“White Supremacy is not a shark; it is the water.”  -Ibram X. Kendi I hummed whatever songs came to mind as I sat silently working. I was getting close to my deadline and in deep focus, so I avoided turning on some music. That’s when I began humming what was once a pop hit: Wannabe […]

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September 28, 2023

What Made Scary Spice Scary: Confronting Unconscious Bias

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Are you looking to expand your knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of racism and anti-racism? This blog post introduces you to five incredible authors dedicated to writing about and advocating for racial justice. From essays to memoirs, these authors are thought-provoking, insightful, and unafraid to tackle tough issues. So, grab a cup of coffee, […]

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September 8, 2023

The 5 Anti-Racist Authors You Need to Know

Are you looking to expand your knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of racism and anti-racism? This blog post introduces you to five incredible authors dedicated to writing about and advocating for racial justice. From essays to memoirs, these authors are thought-provoking, insightful, and unafraid to tackle tough issues. So, grab a cup of coffee, […]

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September 8, 2023

The 5 Anti-Racist Authors You Need to Know

Specific tactics are used to deflect or avoid addressing the issue of racism. This post will explore 5 of the most common tactics, how they work, and their impact on marginalized communities.  It Starts with Shame We have all heard the typical responses and arguments to counterclaims of racism and oppression. Phrases like “Africans were […]

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August 22, 2023

The 5 Tactics Used Against The Woke

The FBI crime report is far more than statistics. The release of the FBI’s annual crime report is usually a moment of reflection for law enforcement agencies, policymakers, and concerned citizens. However, for people of color, this report has become something else entirely – a weapon aimed at them.  The data is released to provide […]

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July 21, 2023

FBI Crime Report: A Weapon Used Against People of Color

Crime statistics are weaponized against communities of color in order to reinforce White Supremacy.

The FBI crime report is far more than statistics. The release of the FBI’s annual crime report is usually a moment of reflection for law enforcement agencies, policymakers, and concerned citizens. However, for people of color, this report has become something else entirely – a weapon aimed at them.  The data is released to provide […]

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July 21, 2023

FBI Crime Report: A Weapon Used Against People of Color

Crime statistics are weaponized against communities of color in order to reinforce White Supremacy.

To a non-Indian reader, caste discrimination may seem confusing and perplexing. As someone who has been a victim of caste-based discrimination and lives in a society with a caste system, I want to share my perspective and insights with you.

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July 1, 2023

Indian Caste System: A First-Person Account

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