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Stand Up for Racial Justice – Base Camp Training
Among the many things I’ve undertaken regarding racial justice over the past year (My Summer of 75 Things), becoming involved with SURJ (Stand Up for Racial Justice) has been the most illuminating. SURJ is a national umbrella organization devoted to … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Lives Matter, racism, Stand Up for Racial Justice, SURJ
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White Like Me
In 1993, at age 38, I came out to myself as a gay man. I know, I know, a long time coming. From then, things moved pretty quick. Within weeks I came out to my wife. After a month of … Continue reading
Posted in United States
Tagged Andrew Hollaran, James Baldwin, Paul Monette, racism, Robb Foreman Dew, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Tim Wise, White Like Me
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Call Me White
I stayed awake for three days straight during senior year fraternity rush. All day socializing with prospective members, late night parties back in the halcyon days of age 18 alcohol, topped by after-hour meetings deciding which guys to offer a … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged 1976, black vs. white, fraternity rush, racism, white privilege
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