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Monthly Archives: March 2009
ARP Links
Pop star Madonna’s attempt to adopt a second child from Malawi is sparking all sorts of discussion about international adoption, race, paternalism and how Americans can best help children and adults in countries mired in poverty. What I find interesting … Continue reading
Ours is not a culture of failure
written by Anti-Racist Parent editor Tami Winfrey Harris In Sunday’s Chicago Tribune, columnist Clarence Page writes: In fact, the Urban League, like most of America’s old-guard black leadership, focuses on race while playing down how closely the fortunes of America’s … Continue reading
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Addicted to Race 106: Rihanna, English proficiency, and the recession
by Carmen Van Kerckhove Addicted to Race is New Demographic’s podcast about America’s obsession with race. Here’s a rundown of what you’ll find in this episode: What are the race and gender implications of the Chris Brown and Rihanna dating … Continue reading
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Diversify your reading list
crossposted from What Tami Said Are you hip to the Diversity Rocks! 2009 Challenge? It aims to “ensure racial and ethnic diversity in the authors that we read.” Organizer Ali explains: What if we only read authors who were just … Continue reading
You’re sabotaging yourself and don’t even know it
by Carmen Van Kerckhove “Why? Because… because… it’s just the right thing to do!” Is that what you blurt out every time you try and convince your colleagues about the importance of diversity? No wonder you’re not getting anywhere! I … Continue reading
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Gratuitous cute kid pic
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for another gratuitous cute kid pic. These come from proud parents Ethan and Holly. Look how fraternal twins Lincoln and Malachi have grown! Got cute kids? Send us your pics at team@loveisntenough.com. Tweet
Ask ARP: Does giving to World Vision-type organizations square with anti-racist ideals?
Dear Anti-Racist Parent: I was wondering how you feel about programs like World Vision where you can sponsor children in other countries to help with their basic needs. Obviously providing resources to children in need is a good thing, but … Continue reading
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I stumbled upon Cocoa Familia, “a product blog for families of color,” through a link on the blog Black and Married with Kids. There is some cool stuff to be found here, including a Bessie Coleman action figure (in honor … Continue reading
What kids are hearing when no one is talking
written by Anti-Racist Parent columnist Paula, crossposted from Heart, Mind and Seoul During my first real job as an adult, I worked for a woman who had a theory about the people in our company who (for whatever reason) didn’t pull … Continue reading
When post-racialism and education collide
by Anti-Racist Parent contributor Margie Perscheid I read a disturbing post at Angry Asian Man this morning; the original article is here: Student rejects ‘demeaning’ test, is suspended. Please go read. At the center of the controversy is Lori Phanachone, … Continue reading
Open thread
What can we do to make Anti-Racist Parent a more valuable site? Tweet
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Gratuitous cute kid pic
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for another gratuitous cute kid pic. The photo of this adorable twosome comes from reader Krys who wants to introduce her one-year-old twins, Kendall (left) and Camryn (right), to the ARP family. Adorable “bed-head … Continue reading
So, what do you think of tween Dora?
Have you been following the hubbub surrounding Dora the Explorer 2.0? Mattel and Nickolodeon recently announced that they are introducing a tween Dora. From the press release: The cornerstone of the entire line is the Dora Links fashion doll. … Continue reading
And the winner is…
Nicole Hewitt, Commenter #75 on the “Adopted” review thread. Congrats, Nicole! Please e-mail your address to team@antiracist.com and we will send you a review copy of this wonderful DVD set. You are encouraged to share your own review of the … Continue reading
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The Wall Street Journal reports that domestic adoption is gaining prominence in China: …While China is known overseas as a place many go to adopt babies, until recently adoption was uncommon among Chinese families themselves. That’s partly because of limited … Continue reading
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Ask ARP: How do I explain why Indian mascots are offensive?
Dear Anti-Racist Parent: I recently read an article in my local newspaper, “Indian spirit carries Brimfield girls to state,” about a local basketball team. I could not believe that a local school would still be using Native Americans as mascots—something … Continue reading
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I’m posting in a NyQuil haze. What’s up with you? Tweet
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Gratuitous cute kid pic
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for another gratuitous cute kid pic. Today’s photo comes from reader, Allison C. Got cute kids? Send a photo to team@loveisntenough.com. Tweet
How to save $100 on our brand-new program
by Carmen Van Kerckhove Can I give you $100 OFF my brand-new program? You see, the home study course version of my Diversity Career Success training course is almost ready, and I want to give our loyal readers here a … Continue reading
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