Unique course at Brooklyn College teaches about ‘Weaponizing whiteness’ and includes a Buzzfeed privilege quiz.
Controversial Course on Racial Issues at Brooklyn College At Brooklyn College, a mandatory class for psychology students is stirring considerable debate. The course, titled Multicultural Counseling and Consultation, includes topics like whiteness, privilege quizzes from Buzzfeed, and discussions on microaggressions, which some educational groups have deemed “deeply divisive.” As part of the curriculum, students engage […]
Dean of Harvard Dismissed After Controversial Posts About Police, ‘Whiteness,’ and Trump Come to Light
Harvard Dean Removed Following Controversial Posts Harvard University’s resident dean has been dismissed after past social media activity came back into the spotlight. The Harvard Crimson reported that Gregory Davis, who until recently served as the Dunster House Allston Barr Resident Dean, faced backlash over posts that criticized police, called out “whiteness,” and even speculated […]
Democratic lawmaker expresses discomfort with her whiteness in a statement to the General Assembly’s Interim Joint Committee, implying that white children should feel remorse as well.
Kentucky Democratic lawmakers encountered significant backlash during a recent meeting when they stated that “being white is bad” while advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in public schools. Rep. Sarah Stoker (D-Kentucky) made several emotional remarks that quickly circulated on social media. “Honestly, I don’t feel good being white every day for various […]
Kentucky Democrat gains attention for expressing guilt over her whiteness
Kentucky Democrat Expresses Guilt Over Race During Diversity Discussion A Kentucky Democrat has sparked conversation this week by expressing feelings of guilt regarding her race while defending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in public schools. During a meeting of the Kentucky Legislature’s Interim Joint Committee on Education, state Rep. Sarah Stoker candidly admitted, “I […]
University of Minnesota faces criticism for initiative aimed at addressing the ‘Whiteness Pandemic’
The Trump administration has made significant strides over the past year in eliminating what it views as racist diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from government and educational institutions nationwide. Still, left-leaning identity politics continue to linger in various publicly funded organizations. A parent advocacy group, “Defending Education,” recently drew attention to the University of […]
Union Offers Teachers Classes on ‘Interrupting Whiteness’ and Additional Topics in Progressive Training Series
Minnesota Teachers Union Faces Criticism Over Training Programs The largest teachers union in Minnesota is currently under scrutiny for its “professional development” courses, which cover controversial topics like “suspending whiteness” and “LGBTQ+ training.” According to the union’s website, members of the Minnesota Education Union can request this training to be brought “into your building.” This […]
University of Minnesota Provides Resources for ‘Antiracist’ Parenting in Relation to ‘Whiteness Pandemic’
University of Minnesota Tackles “Whiteness Pandemic” The University of Minnesota is promoting resources related to what they term the “Whiteness Pandemic” as a means to “re-educate” caregivers and guide their children. On the website of the school’s Institute for Child Development and Culture and the Institute for Family Life, they present information about this concept, […]
University of Minnesota site labels ‘whiteness’ a pandemic and provides resources for ‘antiracist parenting’
University of Minnesota’s Controversial Webpage on “White Pandemic” The Institute for Culture and Families at a prominent university in Minnesota features a webpage warning of a “white pandemic” and offers resources aimed at addressing this issue. The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, states, “If you were born and raised in the United States, you grew […]
Harvard dean referred to Whiteness as ‘self-destructive’ in social media posts
Harvard Dean’s Controversial Social Media Posts Surface In the years leading up to his appointment, Harvard University’s resident dean made several provocative social media comments aimed at police, white individuals, and conservatives, while also endorsing threats against then-President Donald Trump, according to a recent report. The posts, uncovered by Yard Report and highlighted in Harvard […]
Critics argue that Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle advertisement promotes ‘Whiteness’
Sydney Sweeney’s latest advertising campaign for American Eagle (AE) has sparked significant criticism from various media outlets, including the Washington Post and MSNBC. Observers have pointed out that the campaign promotes themes associated with racism and “regression.” Reports from MSNBC, GMA, and Salon have examined the concepts of body positivity and questioned whether Sweeney, along […]