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Monthly Archives: January 2016
Book Portrays slavery as “happy time”
Ok, how long must these types of fantasy children’s books be tolerated? Do the parents have a right to be angry? How would the dominant community feel if they were all portrayed as slavers? You decide!
A Racist Children’s Book?
How is it possible in 2015 to publish a racist children’s book, according to some?
Check out the summary:
http://www.vh1.com/news/220225/a-fine-dessert-racist-childrens-book/
Racism exists, but no around me!
50 % of whites surveyed believe racism exists, but not around them. Interesting notion. This means, well, somebody else is responsible.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/white-people-racism-poll_55a91a4fe4b0c5f0322d17f2
Africa is Huge!
Ever wonder why maps depict Africa as a small continent? So do I. Is it because of our mental perceptions of a land that is not civilized? What it is?
http://static02.mediaite.com/geekosystem/uploads/2010/10/true-size-of-africa.jpg
