Despite the progress of African Americans and other minorities in the last three decades, racism remains an enduring feature of American society and, therefore, still requires close attention and action. By racism, I mean the combination of prejudice and power that enables members of one race or ethnic group to oppress another. Today, however, efforts to combat racism should … [Read more...] about Is Racism Permanent? (November-December 1993 P&R Issue)
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Is Racism Permanent? (November-December 1993 P&R Issue)
The durability of racism is inescapable. The charge of its permanence is too scary; I don't like acting-and living with such little hope. "Bearing witness" is much more difficult stance than activities that emerges from the belief that our efforts will produce significant change. Can emotional hope and hard-headed analysis be reconciled? Racism's durability does not imply … [Read more...] about Is Racism Permanent? (November-December 1993 P&R Issue)
