By Josephine Van Houten Since the 1780’s, America’s leaders have referred to the country as a ‘melting pot’ of different cultures, religions, and backgrounds. In a country as large as the United States, a shared identity is essential for a sense of unity, however, we should not ignore the religious and ethnic differences that … Continue reading Why We Shouldn’t Feed the Melting Pot
*This post is part of our series analyzing the discourse on diversity in the election and election coverage. By Lauren Horn Griffin The frequency of the “I have black/Latino friends” argument and its continued use by politicians and pundits reveal a need to engage in a more sophisticated discussion of diversity, discrimination, and difference. Since the Iowa caucuses … Continue reading Iowa Caucus Coverage and the Friend Card
by Tiffany Puett Starbucks has recently launched a campaign to create a national dialogue on race. Feeling disturbed by racial tensions and unrest from Ferguson to Staten Island, CEO Howard Schultz was moved to begin a conversation among employees about race. This eventually led to the creation of the ‘Race Together’ campaign, where baristas will … Continue reading Confronting Race with a Cup of Coffee
