Why I Teach a Course Called “White Racism” [yesmagazine.org]
The need for students to learn about racism in American society existed long before I began teaching a course called “White Racism” at Florida Gulf Coast University earlier this year. I chose to title my course “ White Racism ” because I thought it was scholarly and succinct, precise and powerful. But others saw it differently. Many White Americans (and some people of color) became upset when they learned about this course. [For more on this story by Ted Thornhill, go to...