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We've been having a rather spirited discussion about recognizing racism when we see it, and about what constitutes "real" racism.

I've come across this attitude quite often. Nobody wants to say, "I'm a racist", because we think that "being racist" means that we are u… Continue

(cross-posted from the CRWM office blog)

When I lived in NYC, a local magazine had a feature that highlighted local folks and their individual fashion style. The set of questions included “how many pairs of shoes do you own?” I was never selected for an interview, but I always had the answer to that question ready, just in case anybody ever asked . . .

Megan Ribbens, who along with her husband Mike serves with CRWM in Nigeria, sent along a BBC… Continue

AACK I don't want to start blogging here . . . it stresses me out because then what about my main blog? or my "fun" blog that I haven't updated in like 3000 years?! or the work blog? or the other work blog?
okay. enough of that. was reading some anti-racism stuff online, and found this interesting site that offers all kinds of resources for educators who want to teach about justice issues, and I thought it might be helpful to someone . . . so here it is: http:

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