This is an academic blog authored by Muhlenberg College students taking Professor Connie Wolfe’s “Contemporary Racism” seminar. Past students are invited to stay on as contributors, commenting & publishing new posts as they continue studying and living with these issues. We hope the blog provides a forum for your own ongoing conversations about racism. The students’ posts are a testament to how difficult it can be to face these issues, but also to how much insight we gain when we do.
We hope our work challenges, educates, and maybe even inspires you. Anyone is free to comment on any recent post. Note, however, that this is an academic blog and an educational space. Please follow these Guidelines when sharing your own comments:
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