Tag: Civil Rights
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Juneteenth and the Importance of Protecting Black Families
Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of slavery in America, but it is also a celebration of the beginning of black families living freely and safely. The right of black Americans to build families is a fundamental part of the racial justice we celebrate on June 19th. However, some argue that racial justice and…
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The Paradox of Anti-Racism Activism: Perpetuating Racism Instead of Ending It
As a former university professor and diversity officer, I once asked a black-student union if their goal was to become obsolete. While most students didn’t understand the question, one student, the group’s leader, replied that the group would continue to exist even if racism were eradicated. Today, I’m more concerned about the creation of seemingly…
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Harvard Law Professor Randall Kennedy on Racial Disparities and Opposition to Black Success
Harvard Law professor Randall Kennedy, a respected scholar with a diverse audience, has written a guest essay in The New York Times titled “The Truth Is, Many Americans Just Don’t Want Black People to Get Ahead.” The article discusses the history of efforts to advance African Americans and correct racial disparities, which have faced criticisms…
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Celebrating Juneteenth: The Fundamental Aspect of Racial Justice
Juneteenth is not just a celebration of the end of slavery in America, but also the beginning of black families living freely and safely. The right of black Americans to build families and futures is a fundamental aspect of racial justice, which is celebrated on June 19. The Emancipation Proclamation legally freed enslaved black Texans…
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Michigan State University Professor Sued for Requiring Students to Pay for Left-Wing Advocacy
A Michigan State University professor is being sued by two of her students for allegedly requiring them to pay a $99 membership fee for an online “community” she secretly controlled. The professor, Amy Wisner, donated the funds to left-wing causes, including Planned Parenthood. The students’ attorneys have filed the lawsuit against Michigan State University officials…
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The Truth About Historical Criticisms of Efforts to Advance African Americans
Harvard Law professor Randall Kennedy, a respected scholar, wrote a guest essay in The New York Times titled “The Truth Is, Many Americans Just Don’t Want Black People to Get Ahead.” The essay delves into the historical criticism of efforts to advance African Americans and correct racial disparities, which have been criticized as “reverse discrimination”…
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Juneteenth and the Importance of Building Black Families
Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of slavery in America and the beginning of black families living freely and safely. It marks the right of black Americans to build families, which is a crucial aspect of building futures. However, some argue that racial justice and the right to abort preborn children are inextricably linked.…
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The Problem with Perpetuating Racism in Anti-Racism Activism and Diversity Positions
As a former diversity officer and professor at a university, I once asked the black-student union if their goal was to become obsolete in the near future. While most of the students didn’t understand the question, the group’s de facto leader stated that the group would continue to exist even if racism went away. This…