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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Tagged Citi GPS Report, cost of racism, The Neighbor Project
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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
Ray Charles Radio on Pandora
Now that I have somehow been given both a Google Nest and a Facebook Portal, I regularly say, “Hey, Google” or “Hey Portal, Play Ray Charles Radio.” “Playing Ray Charles Radio on Pandora,” Google or Portal responds, and away we … Continue reading →