While there’s no disputing the valuable work the American Civil Liberties Union does, from promoting social justice and reform to fighting racism and defending LGBTQ rights, mounting evidence suggests that even one of America’s leading nonprofits dedicated to defending civil rights may have its own internal struggles with systemic racism…
Tag: Oppression
Archived: Open Letter to Bette Midler and Other Tone-Deaf White Women
Dear Bette and other tone-deaf white women, On Thursday, you tweeted what you thought was something meant to champion women globally. You were wrong. Yes, we know you quoted John Lennon. He was wrong too. You are known for speaking your mind and that’s great. But there are times, especially…
Archived: Seahawks' Michael Bennett Urges White Players to Join Anthem Protest for Effective Change
Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett said that the conversation surrounding anthem protests would change if white athletes would join in on the movement as well. “It would take a white player to really get things changed,” said Bennett on Wednesdaywhen speaking with ESPN, “because when somebody from the other…
Archived: It's Human Nature to Oppress, Says the White Guy
Luke Visconti’s Ask the White Guy column is a top draw on DiversityInc.com. Visconti, the founder and CEO of DiversityInc, is a nationally recognized leader in diversity management. In his popular column, readers who ask Visconti tough questions about race/culture, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability and age can expect smart,…