University of Maryland offers ‘fat studies’ course on how ‘fatness’ and ‘Blackness’ intersect
An upcoming class at the University of Maryland will have students consider how “fatness” relates to “blackness” and is a “social justice issue.” “Introduction to Fat Studies: Fat, Blackness, and Their Intersection” provided as a general education course for students in the spring semester. The three-credit course can be taken to satisfy the university's distribution […]
Kamala Harris and the problem with ‘political blackness’
The issue of racial authenticity has become a national topic in two consecutive presidential elections. In 2020, Joe Biden stirred up trouble with his infamous comment, “If you’re not sure whether to support me or Trump, you’re not black.” At the time, Biden’s gaffe sparked a debate about “political blackness,” which has now been deleted. […]