White Privilege

Politics of grace

Posted on December 23, 2013December 23, 2013 by Elise Alexander

Like many people who celebrate Christmas (or get a holiday for it regardless), I have just headed out of my usual climate to go see family for the time I get off of school. Like many people, I knew ... Read More

The Silent Streets: 50 years after shouts rang out in Jackson, Mississippi

Posted on October 2, 2013October 3, 2013 by Kelly Figueroa-Ray

“Oh God, the heathen have come into your inheritance; they have profaned your holy temple.” Psalm 79:1 “I helped create this,” stated Reverend Ed King as we ate lunch at the Ma... Read More

Open Letter to Seema Jilani: A Small Step Toward Taking Responsibility for White Privilege

Posted on May 31, 2013May 31, 2013 by Kelly Figueroa-Ray

Now, not all undergraduate students are receptive to hearing about white privilege, but for those who are, their experience is not unlike the experience of the pilgrims in the Christian story of Pente... Read More