by Kira Banks | Jun 8, 2009 | Opinion Pieces
The recent shooting of the Black NYPD officer Omar Edwards by a White officer Andrew Dunton has sparked discussions of race on a number of levels. Most generally, talk has centered on the split-second mistake, which some have argued would not have occurred if Edwards...
by Kira Banks | May 29, 2009 | Opinion Pieces
“Calling someone racist is the quickest way to shut down communication.” I have previously written about the tactic (Want to end debate? Play the race card ). It’s a short cut to smearing a person’s credibility, but comments supporting the...
by Kira Banks | May 25, 2009 | Opinion Pieces
Do you notice that when a person of color does something wrong, it is often generalized to an entire group? However, when a person of color does something well, he or she is considered an exception or presented as raceless. Read the full article at...
by Kira Banks | May 11, 2009 | Opinion Pieces
We often warn that we can forgive a transgression but that does not mean we forget. There is a reason we have increased airport security and baggage restrictions post 9/11. We don’t want to take the chance that the same thing will happen again. Read the full article...
by Kira Banks | Apr 27, 2009 | Opinion Pieces
The recent discussions of Miss California’s comments against gay marriage have sparked increased dialogue about the issue. With the court decision in Iowa, the legislation passed in Vermont and a proposed parity law in Massachusetts, those fighting for equal...
by Kira Banks | Apr 10, 2009 | Opinion Pieces
During testimony in the Texas House of Representatives about voter identification, a legislator suggested that Asian-Americans should adopt names that are “easier for Americans to deal with.” Rep. Betty Brown suggested that “Rather than everyone here...
