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Six Habits of Highly Empathic People

By Roman Krznaric — 2012

We can cultivate empathy throughout our lives, says Roman Krznaric—and use it as a radical force for social transformation.

Read on greatergood.berkeley.edu

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“Sitting in the Yuck” & Uncovering My Own Racism

I’ve spent many hours trying to educate myself on racism, white privilege, and bigotry so that I may be able to uncover my own racist beliefs and prejudices.

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Jana Joy
2020
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Racism in Football: New Research Shows Media Treats Black Men Differently to White Men

Ideas of black people as natural athletes contribute to wider social myths of black people as hyperphysical, uncontrollably strong and cognitively challenged. These ideas have very real consequences for black communities in Britain.

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Paul Ian Campbell
2021
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How to Respond to Microaggressions

Should you let that comment slide, or address it head on? Is it more harm than it’s worth? We can help.

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Hahna Yoon
2020
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What Is a Microaggression? 14 Things People Think Are Fine to Say at Work—but Are Actually Racist, Sexist, or Offensive

Since microaggressions are so subtle, it’s often hard to know if you’re committing one or if you’re on the receiving end.

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Marguerite Ward and Rachel Premack
2021
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Microaggressions aren’t just innocent blunders – new research links them with racial bias

Until recently, the majority of research on microaggressions has focused on asking people targeted by microaggressions about their experiences and perspectives, rather than researching the offenders. This previous research is crucial.

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Jonathan Kanter
2020
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How Latin America’s Obsession With Whiteness Is Hurting Us

Close to 11% of American adults with Hispanic ancestors don’t even identify as Hispanic or Latino.

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Johanna Ferreira
2020
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4 Ways to Honor Native Americans Without Appropriating Our Culture

There is a fine line between appropriation and appreciation. There are many ways to truly honor and appreciate each of the 566 unique, federally recognized tribes in the US, and that includes adorning your kid’s toes in some comfy mocs (but not their head in a headdress).

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Taté Walker
2014
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Racing into the Future

While we too often and too loudly insist that race does not matter, there is a growing body of research that shows race impacts many of our decisions (many with deadly consequences), and that implicit bias and racial anxiety are likely to be greater for those who cling to the belief of a colorblind...

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john a. powell
2015
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What Is Empathy and How Do You Cultivate It?

Our brains may be wired to empathize more with people who look like us, but being more empathetic starts with just listening.

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Vivian Manning-Schaffel
2018
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Obama’s People and the African Americans: The Language of Othering

To the list of identities Black people in America have assumed or been asked to, we can now add, thanks to this presidential election season, “Obama’s people” and “the African Americans.”

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john a. powell
2016
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