Driving through Albany and Troy, NY

Albert — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:02:14 +0000

“Is there a lot of crime in this area?” This was a question that my family member asked while we were driving in the car through Troy and Albany, New York. When we were driving through these cities, I noticed that the buildings seemed to be more run-down and that there was a lot of poverty in the area; a direct effect of redlining. When my relative asked this question, I instantly thought back to ...

How Do We Confront Cognitive Dissonance When Engaging in Racial Dialogues?

Albert — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:39:18 +0000

The first critical step that one must take in engaging in antiracist practices is beginning the conversation. If you have already been a part of a few conversations, congratulations! You have gotten over the hurdle of being so barred by fear by dipping your toes into the emotionally daunting topic of RACISM. But your work is only just beginning, as the journey of being a truly engaged person in antiracism work requires constant introspection, reading, ...

Albert – Contemporary Racism

Driving through Albany and Troy, NY

How Do We Confront Cognitive Dissonance When Engaging in Racial Dialogues?