If there’s anything a white person can’t stand, it’s to show up at an event, look around, and realize there are no white people to be found anywhere around him. Black people are expected to deal with this scenario if they want to climb the social ladder (See, e.g., private schools, suburban housing, corporate box [...]
During Black History Month, we learn about what those whose ancestors came from Africa have brought us: soulfood, jazz, church services in which the congregation shouts back at the preacher, stop lights, and peanut butter. During Hispanic Heritage Month, we learn about what those whose ancestors came from Mexico or Spain brought us: art by [...]
