December 2009
December 1st, 2009
Written by Soumitro Sen in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
The word “Sikhism” may not ring a bell in the minds of most Americans and few may know it’s an East Indian religion. However, for Snatam Kaur, Sikhism is a way of life and singing Sikh devotional songs is a vocation.
As an American Sikh, Kaur is an exception, as most followers of Sikhism are of East Indian origin. Nevertheless, with years of training, Kaur has evolved into a prolific...
December 1st, 2009
Written by Sticky Wicket in "Sticky Wicket" Questions with 0 Comments
Dear Sticky Wicket,What is the origin of the phrase, “people of color” and why has it become so popular in academic circles, among public officials and the media?~Juan SantiagoDear Juan,The proper term of reference for people of color has evolved significantly throughout the course of U.S. history. Well throughout the 1800s, “colored” was the preferred term used to describe the nation’s “non-...