Author Archives: Richard Guzman
The Cost of Racism: 16 Trillion Dollars
And that’s just over the last 20 years, and “just” when it comes to discrimination and inequities concerning Black Americans. According to a new report from Citi Corp’s GPS group (Global Perspectives and Solutions), nearly sixteen TRILLION dollars have been … Continue reading
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We Wear the Mask – Part 2
I gave this talk nearly 31 years ago at a professional psychology conference, where I urged minorities to keep wearing masks. For more detail and context, read the introduction to PART 1 of the talk. Part 1 ended with James … Continue reading
Just Another Item to Add to a White Privilege Perks List
In 1989 Peggy McIntosh of Wellesley University published “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack,” one of the most consequential essays of our time, an essay which has grown even more central during our recent racial crises. She packs a lot … Continue reading →