How we appear to others is a pressing matter for most people. We are social beings, and how well we fit with our social partners often determines how well we can lead satisfactory lives and achieve our goals. Prior research has shown that we form impressions about one...
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Multicultural versus Multiracial: What’s the Difference?
The term “multicultural” is commonplace. Google identifies 81 million references. The term “multiracial” while not rare, is less common, yielding 14 million Google hits. For those engaged in matters of racial justice and racial equity, it’s helpful to consider the...
The Multiracial Movement – Lessons Learned
Part 3 of a 3-part series. The multiracial movement failed to grapple with white supremacy, and many racial justice activists to this day suspect that multiracial identity is a thinly disguised strategy for people aspiring to become white. Nor is that suspicion...
You Deplete Me
We all know someone who is difficult to manage. Someone who takes our time and energy just to get along with them. And when it's said and done, someone who, even though we may be fond of them, leaves us tired and drained after sharing time together. If you are white...
What Kind of White Person Are You?
People of color may rightly excuse themselves from answering this question. Obviously it’s intended for white people. When it comes to how one thinks and feels about race relations, most white people believe there are two choices. Either you’re racist or you’re...
