Riley ZipperWrapping up the Semester or: Envisaging the Socialist RevolutionI thought I’d use my last blog post to discuss some takeaways from the class, and then to talk about race and minorities in the US more…Apr 25, 2016Apr 25, 2016
Riley ZipperA True People’s HistoryNell Painter’s The History of White People reminded me of one of the best U.S. history textbooks you can read, A People’s History of the…Apr 11, 2016Apr 11, 2016
Riley ZipperWhat Does “Diversity” Mean at IU?Reading part of Walter Benn Michaels’ book about diversity at colleges and universities made me think about IU’s own diversity initiatives…Mar 25, 2016Mar 25, 2016
Riley ZipperWhite but not “cultureless”It frustrates me when white, heterosexual people talk about not belonging to any culture. This whining usually intensifies in February, for…Mar 11, 2016Mar 11, 2016
Riley ZipperThe Narrative of SufferingI’ve always been interested in how movies and TV shows portray minority groups. There are a few different narrative threads I’ve noticed…Feb 22, 2016Feb 22, 2016
Riley ZipperIs Rachel Dolezal “Transracial”?I’ve been thinking a lot about multiethnic/multiracial identity lately. I am reminded of Rachel Dolezal, the former NAACP leader who was…Feb 7, 2016Feb 7, 2016
Riley ZipperWhat about Climate Change?One important factor that Joel Kotkin leaves out in “The Changing Demographics of America” is the effect climate change will have on the…Jan 22, 2016Jan 22, 2016
