Tag Archives: white privilege
Unpacking Racism: What Is “White Privilege” – Part 2
This article is part of a series of posts based on the 2020 Laity Convocation of the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church. Go to the Lead Post in this series for a complete list of articles. … Continue reading
Unpacking Racism: “Noble” Sentiments that Keep Us from Talking About Race
This is the Lead Post in a series of articles based on “Unpacking Racism,” the theme of the 2020 Laity Convocation of the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church, held on February 8, 2020. I and three other … 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 →