Tag Archives: Racism

Presumption of Guilt & the Question of Noncompliance

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Shykia

The footage included in this recent Washington Post article lays bare the presumption of guilt too many officers have black citizens. On June 15, 2015 Breaion King was violently arrested by police in Austin, Texas; an encounter during which she … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Breaion King, bullying, fight or flight, law enforcement, police brutality, power, Racism, trauma, violent tendencies | Leave a comment

Banned Books Week Highlight: The Bluest Eye

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Shykia

Pecola Breedlove is a tragic character who lives a tortured life both at the hands of family as well as her peers. She covets blue eyes, fair skin and blonde hair, figuring that having such traits would make her … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged African American, banned books, beauty perceptions, Bluest Eye, bullying, challenged books, depression, mental illness, Pecola, Racism, self-esteem, Toni Morrison, tragedy | Leave a comment

Remembering a Dream Amid the Sting of Reality

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Shykia

Today, as legions honor the memory of the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I reflect on how far we’ve come since his societal contributions and how far we have to go. I think it’s safe to say that we’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1960s, children, color, education, ethnicity, future, hope, Martin Luther King Jr., Race, Racism, skin, society | 5 Comments

Tag Archives: Racism

Presumption of Guilt & the Question of Noncompliance

Banned Books Week Highlight: The Bluest Eye

Remembering a Dream Amid the Sting of Reality

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