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Americans Don’t Mind Hearing And Learning About Racism — They Just Don’t Like The Weird And Religiously Tinged Way Educated Liberals Talk About It

Singal-Minded • 1168 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🎭️ Culture Race Books Twitter Publishing
  1. Americans are open to learning about racism, but dislike the way educated liberals discuss it.
  2. Authors facing censorship challenges can spark public outcry and bring attention to important issues.
  3. Culture wars and book banning in schools raise questions about offensive content and editorial processes.

Welcome to Jann Wenner's Wonderful White World of Wonder!

Look What You Made Me Do • 471 implied HN points • 24 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Music Race Gender Media Art
  1. Establishment music coverage can often be biased and exclude genres deemed not commercially viable.
  2. Gatekeepers like Jann Wenner may have reinforced exclusion of Black music and non-male artists in media coverage.
  3. Calls for more diversity and inclusion in mainstream media and music industry are necessary to challenge and change historical biases.

Events like the Western States 100-Miler may now start kindly telling DEI extortionists to take a long hike

Beck of the Pack • 137 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Media Race Politics Sports Social Issues
  1. Events like the Western States 100-Miler are facing challenges with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) extortionists.
  2. There is a shift in the cultural landscape due to a pandemic of consumer backlash and overseas issues.
  3. DEI initiatives are evolving, but remain a point of contention in various sectors like running and academia.

Race, Homicide, & Data

Peter Boghossian • 1041 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race Data
  1. The news media and public figures can create inaccurate narratives that influence perceptions.
  2. Educating people about accurate data is crucial to addressing social issues like crime and policing.
  3. Examining and fact-checking data can reveal insights that challenge popular movements and ideologies.
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The Distraction & Distortion of Affirmative Action

The Discourse Lounge • 740 implied HN points • 06 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race Affirmative Action Supreme Court Civil Rights Movement Conservatism
  1. Affirmative Action has helped improve earnings for Black, Hispanic, and Native American individuals.
  2. Recent rulings on Affirmative Action in colleges have minimal practical impact due to existing admissions practices.
  3. Conservatives have strategically shifted focus and created distractions around Affirmative Action, aiming to diminish its importance in addressing racial inequality.

American Tradition

Wild Holy & Free • 707 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Traditions Race History
  1. Traditions can be positive, but we must be honest about the negative aspects of American tradition.
  2. We need to commit to telling the truth and pursuing justice despite the challenges.
  3. Acknowledging the flaws in the system doesn't diminish our commitment to waiting for progress and celebrating when it comes.

Road Trip: Rono on the Road

Beck of the Pack • 98 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Running Marathons Athletes Race Training
  1. The article provides insights into the life and mindset of elite runners, like Elly Rono, and their dedication to road racing.
  2. Elly Rono's journey from Kenya to the United States highlights the challenges and aspirations of an athlete striving for success on the international stage.
  3. The road trip narrative captures the camaraderie, struggles, and dreams of runners competing in races and navigating the intricacies of the sport.

Suis-je polygame parce que je suis Noir ?

L'Atelier Galita • 294 implied HN points • 19 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Society Language Race Gender Colonialism
  1. Polygamy is a form of marriage where an individual is married to multiple people, often an man to several women.
  2. In France, polygamy is prohibited by law, as it is illegal to have multiple marriages.
  3. Words carry connotations, and it's important to be mindful of the implications of the words we use, especially in sensitive or potentially racist contexts.

Diversity dimwit Emilia Benton applies a private version of mathematics to the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials women's field

Beck of the Pack • 39 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Diversity Journalism Sports Society Race
  1. Emilia Benton applied a unique mathematical approach to the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials women's field.
  2. Benton's use of language and logic in her article was questioned and criticized.
  3. The article raises concerns about the misrepresentation of diversity and inclusion in the running community.

The Facts, the Law, and Lincoln

steveinskeep • 294 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Justice Discrimination Equality Race Constitution
  1. Supreme Court opinions can have sharp exchanges, with justices revising and sharpening their arguments while responding to each other.
  2. Justice Thomas argues against considering race in admissions, emphasizing the importance of individual evaluation and the equal treatment mandated by the Fourteenth Amendment.
  3. Justice Jackson, on the other hand, focuses on historical racial disparities and advocates for holistic admissions programs that address inequality and consider race along with other aspects of identity.

Le lien entre introversion et racisme

L'Atelier Galita • 353 implied HN points • 25 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Race Racism
  1. Being in a setting where everyone is the same race can make a person feel less guarded against racism.
  2. Partner's observation: Person more sociable in Guadeloupe due to shared racial background.
  3. Realization: Introversion can be influenced by environment, like race composition of a place.

Race, Gender and IQ

David Friedman’s Substack • 323 implied HN points • 25 May 23
🔬 Science Race IQ Gender Environment Genetics
  1. Publicly discussing racial and gender differences in IQ can lead to accusations of prejudice, as seen in the cases of James Watson and Lawrence Summers.
  2. Evidence suggests that the genetic IQ of Africans is comparable to that of whites, challenging previous assumptions of lower intelligence.
  3. Nurture may play a smaller role than nature in influencing outcomes, as seen in a study of Korean-American children placed for adoption.

Le burnout racial

L'Atelier Galita • 334 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Social Issues Race Mental health Society Emotions
  1. The concept of racial burnout is real and can be triggered by experiences of racism and marginalization.
  2. Emotional expression and validation can be challenging for marginalized individuals due to stereotypes and biases.
  3. Coping with racial burnout may involve taking breaks, distancing from triggering content, and seeking rest and relief.

What's Next for Affirmative Action

OLD GOATS with Jonathan Alter • 196 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Affirmative Action Education Race Diversity Legislation
  1. The Supreme Court decision outlawed race-based preferences in college admissions, leading to a need for class-based preferences for maintaining diversity.
  2. Justice Sotomayor's dissent highlighted the importance of affirmative action programs for first-generation and low-income students, finding common ground among liberal and conservative justices.
  3. Class-based affirmative action solutions aim to achieve both racial and economic diversity in colleges, with examples from various institutions showing positive results.

Emilia Benton—having been ratioed and smacked down—responds with a non-answer and dismisses legitimate questions as "trolling"

Beck of the Pack • 137 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Race COVID-19 Vaccines Conspiracy
  1. Emilia Benton dismisses legitimate questions as 'trolling' in response to criticism
  2. There is debate on the integrity of Emilia Benton's accusations and the situation around photos and tweets.
  3. The post raises questions about the validity and impact of media narratives and societal attitudes.

Diversity in college admissions devoid of meaning

Bruce Fein's Pioneering Lyceum • 117 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race Higher education Diversity Civil Rights Discrimination
  1. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is unsure about the meaning of 'diversity' in college admissions favoring racial minorities.
  2. Race is not a unique proxy for a diverse perspective, as viewpoints are not inherited characteristics, and people of all races have overlapping ideologies.
  3. Using diversity in college admissions to justify racial preferences is based on a flawed assumption that all members of minority races think alike, lacking evidence of superior academic outcomes.

Heroes of Slang: Billy Rowe

Mister Slang • 78 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture History Language Music Slang Race
  1. Billy Rowe was an African-American columnist in the mid-1900s known for his showbiz focus and advocacy against racism.
  2. Rowe coined numerous slang terms in his columns, some of which predated similar terms by his peers.
  3. Rowe's slang terms reflected the world of big bands, clubs, and societal issues of his time, showcasing his unique contribution to language.

A definitive catalogue of modern rom-coms

Teniade Topics • 98 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Film Women Race Streaming
  1. Rom-coms have evolved over the years, ranging from cozy and deeply melancholy to more sophisticated and grown-up vibes.
  2. Actresses like Julia Roberts brought a flirtatious and sexy twist to rom-coms, subverting traditional genre norms.
  3. Different eras in rom-coms, from the '90s to the present, showcase the evolving styles and themes of these movies.

Critical Race Theory, Islam and the Hysteria in Between

Pen>Sword • 199 implied HN points • 23 Aug 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Politics Race Islam Education Culture
  1. Critical Race Theory faces backlash and hysteria from right-wing politicians as a supposed threat to American values.
  2. The movement to ban Critical Race Theory capitalizes on populism to sustain white supremacy by demonizing advocates of racial justice.
  3. There are parallels between the movement to ban Critical Race Theory and the movement against Sharia Law, both fueled by xenophobia and distorted portrayals of Islam and Critical Race Theory.

The song remains the same, part 1

WORLD GONE WRONG • 78 implied HN points • 20 May 23
🎭️ Culture Literature History Race Immigration Politics
  1. Dystopian fiction has played a role in framing racial fears and anxieties, particularly directed towards different immigrant groups.
  2. Chinese immigrants faced discrimination and anti-Asian sentiments in countries like the United States, fueled by racist narratives in literature and media.
  3. Racist dystopian novels that vilified Chinese immigrants contributed to growing anti-immigration movements and legislative actions restricting Chinese immigration.

On Being a "Carlton"

Journal of Free Black Thought • 72 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Identity Race Society History Media
  1. Being labeled as 'acting white' or a 'Carlton' based on narrow stereotypes can be damaging and hurtful.
  2. The notion of 'acting white' stems from a narrow view of 'blackness' that imposes specific behaviors and interests.
  3. Embracing individuality and being true to oneself, regardless of stereotypes, is important in overcoming societal expectations and judgments.

"Teaching Hopelessness to Kids of Color"

Journal of Free Black Thought • 48 HN points • 12 Apr 23
🚌 Education Race Curriculum Inequality Activism
  1. A Minnesota mother opposes teaching hopelessness to kids of color through the Liberated Ethnic Studies curriculum.
  2. The bill being considered in Minnesota would mandate Ethnic Studies in schools, starting in kindergarten, and focuses on race-based oppression.
  3. Teaching hopelessness to kids of color can have harmful effects and hinder their success.