Sticky Wicket Questions: American Culture & Immigration News Today

Questions submitted by readers that reflect the concerns, confusion, discomfort, and misperceptions we all have about people whose race, ethnicity, cultural and religious traditions are different from our own. Responses to submitted questions will come from sociologists, psychologists, educators, anthropologists, authors, researchers, and even other readers. This department will not typically represent an opportunity for freelancers.
March 25th, 2010
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Dear Stickywicket,What exactly is “white privilege?” I have heard that term, and as a white person, I want to know what I can do about it?~Dave ThorsenCincinnati, OhioDear Dave,Numerous authors, academics scholars and social activists have debated the concept of white privilege. Dr. Peggy McIntosh, associate director of the Wellesley College Center for Research on Women, published an essay...
March 15th, 2010
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Dear Sticky Wicket,Is it possible for black people to be racists?~Perplexed in St. Joseph, MODear Perplexed,In one of comedian Chris Rock’s stand-up routines, he asks the audience who are the most racist people. When he says that it is old black men, the audience lets out a collective gasp of surprise.For many people, black racism is an oxymoron: It is impossible for blacks to be racists because...
March 8th, 2010
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Dear Sticky Wicket,Why are Muslims whitewashed in the news media? Name one Muslim news anchor on BET, CNN, FOX, NBC, ABC, WGN or columnist at any major newspaper.~Patrick KuehnDear Patrick,We spent days navigating various research engines, trying to locate any mention of a Muslim print or broadcast journalist employed at a major network. The result, we couldn’t find any.The closest we found was...
February 23rd, 2010
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Dear Sticky Wicket,Why are there still “black only” colleges and universities? If there were still a “white” only college, the ACLU, NAACP, and other “pro black movement” organizations would be all over them.~Not Understanding in PennsylvaniaDear Not Understanding in Pennsylvania,There are no “black only” colleges. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), the proper designation for...
February 15th, 2010
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Dear Sticky Wicket,I am curious about the definition of “African-American.” Is a white person that was born in Egypt, or another country on the African continent, but now is a U.S. citizen, classified as African-American? Is a black person from Jamaica, but now a U.S. citizen, classified as African-American?~John SteinkeDear John,Classifying blacks as “African-Americans” has been widely debated...

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