Posts Tagged ‘identity’
Biracial versus black: Thought leaders weigh in on the meaning of President Obama’s biracial heritage
Thought leaders offer unique perspectives on what it means to have not only a black man, but also a biracial man, in the White House.
Read MoreWho Was the First African American?
Henry Louise Gates Jr. dispels a myth about African immigrants to America and introduces readers to the man with the honors of being first.
Read MoreMaking America America
Many Black Americans don’t feel as if they quite belong, which can have a reaching impact on American life and politics.
Read MoreWill ‘White’ and ‘Black’ Lose Their Meaning?
As the American population becomes more colorful, we must reexamine what words like “minority” mean and who systems serve.
Read MoreWhen Family Trees Are Gnarled by Race
Thanks to DNA testing, people are discovering surprising racial ancestry–and having to reconcile that with their identities.
Read MoreAs Black as We Wish to Be
Thomas Chatterton Williams opines about the value mixed-raced Black Americans offer to their community and, ultumately, their country.
Read MoreSome blacks insist: ‘I’m not African-American’
Some Black Americans resist the label that was once considered politically correct when identifying themselves.
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