Blog: Racism News & Discrimination Cases
January 15th, 2010
Written by Imam Mohamad Bashar Arafat in Cultural Uniqueness with 0 Comments
As the preparations for the Christmas Holiday are underway in the U.S. and around the world, it might be of interest to see how Muslims
perceive the birth of Jesus.
It is worth noting that there are no detailed descriptions of any other Prophet’s story in the Qur’an like that of the story for Prophet Jesus’ and his miraculous birth.
When I see my fellow Christian Americans celebrate Christmas...
October 8th, 2009
Written by Samuel Abonyo in Business Biases & Building Blocks with 0 Comments
Believe it or not, tribalism is beneficial to Kenyans. What Kenyans bemoan is ”negative tribalism,” which is detrimental to their country. However, unlike negative tribalism, ”positive tribalism” benefits Kenya, according to John Lonsdale, a historian, Jomo Kenyatta believed positive tribalism fostered enterprise. Although ethnic networks facilitate entrepreneurship, tribalism is anything but...
October 5th, 2009
Written by David Wolfford in Race & Politics with 0 Comments
The intense vitriol in the public sphere over the past month against President Obama’s healthcare plan—the raucous town halls, insulting signs, the Birthers’ crusade, and Congressman Joe Wilson’s outburst—begs to what degree these sentiments are fueled by racism as much as ideological differences concerning the president’s healthcare proposal.
Let’s consider some of the acts and symbols....
October 2nd, 2009
Written by Rita Florez in Race & Politics with 0 Comments
Laura Almonte doesn’t know what she’s going to do if her wheelchair breaks.
The 26-year-old Miami resident doesn’t have health insurance. So paying for any needed repairs or replacing the chair would be a great burden. The cost of maintaining or replacing her wheelchair would be covered only if she had a health insurance provider willing to give her coverage, despite her pre-existing condition....
September 21st, 2009
Written by David Wolfford in Race & Politics with 0 Comments
Immediately after Ted Kennedy’s unfortunate death, pundits and hopeful Democrats began positing that his death could actually serve as an emotional springboard for the final version of a healthcare bill that can pass. These remained whispers in the days immediately following the senator’s death. But now his colleague, and only living senator senior to Kennedy, Robert C. Byrd (WV) has offered to...
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