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How I Talk to White People About Racism (Version 2.0)
How I Talk to White People About Racism (Version 2.0)
It’s not so much that I, as a Black man, am chomping at the bit to talk about racism with white people, but if asked about it, I am eager…
Clay Rivers
Oct 20, 2017
Cancel Culture: The Cancel Can’t Happen Fast Enough When Bigotry is Involved
Cancel Culture: The Cancel Can’t Happen Fast Enough When Bigotry is Involved
Clay Rivers
Sep 19, 2019
My Hatred: What Lies Beneath
My Hatred: What Lies Beneath
I hate. A lot. Yes, the guy who ends his essays with Christ’s second command to “love one another,” hates. There, I said it.
Clay Rivers
Oct 9, 2018
Are You Ready for Some Football? First, Three Words from Our Sponsor: Just Do It.
Are You Ready for Some Football? First, Three Words from Our Sponsor: Just Do It.
Clay Rivers
Sep 4, 2018
Aretha Franklin Celebrated Her Blackness and Inspired America to Do the Same
Aretha Franklin Celebrated Her Blackness and Inspired America to Do the Same
And inspired America to do the same
Clay Rivers
Aug 17, 2018
Conversations: On Getting What You Wish For
Conversations: On Getting What You Wish For
Clay Rivers
Mar 22, 2018
The Two Steps to Getting Someone on the Anti-Racism Express
The Two Steps to Getting Someone on the Anti-Racism Express
A popular question going around lately is: How do I get my cis-het white male friend to acknowledge that racial inequities exist and that…
Clay Rivers
Apr 18, 2018
Bonfire of the Proprieties
Bonfire of the Proprieties
Winning friends and influencing people in 2018
Clay Rivers
Apr 5, 2018
What’s a ‘Normal’ Guy to Do With All These Marginalized Groups?
What’s a ‘Normal’ Guy to Do With All These Marginalized Groups?
Clay Rivers
Mar 3, 2018
A Lynching in Central Florida
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A Lynching in Central Florida
And more unthinkable news
Clay Rivers
Feb 20, 2018
When Talking About Racism
When Talking About Racism
You’re Not Required to Change Anyone’s Mind
Clay Rivers
Feb 10, 2018
Seeing the Forest in the Tree
Seeing the Forest in the Tree
Clay Rivers
Oct 16, 2017
If You Think This Is About the Flag
If You Think This Is About the Flag
You’re Entirely Missing the Point
Clay Rivers
Sep 24, 2017
It’s Not Them. It’s You.
It’s Not Them. It’s You.
Clay Rivers
Oct 26, 2016
The “Official” Crib Notes to Better Understanding the Minority Experience
The “Official” Crib Notes to Better Understanding the Minority Experience
Clay Rivers
Sep 2, 2017
How Come Nobody Can Let the Past Go
How Come Nobody Can Let the Past Go
And Learn to Love and Respect Each Other?
Clay Rivers
Aug 19, 2017
You Can Lead a Horse to Water, But You Can’t “Make” It Stop Being a Racist
You Can Lead a Horse to Water, But You Can’t “Make” It Stop Being a Racist
Clay Rivers
Jun 22, 2017
Educational Parity for Black and Brown Kids
Educational Parity for Black and Brown Kids
Wanna See That Happen? You’ve Got to Be in It to Win It
Clay Rivers
May 21, 2017
Liberty and Justice for All: The Battle Continues
Liberty and Justice for All: The Battle Continues
Will America overthrow classism, misogyny, homophobia, racism, homegrown terrorism, et al, and realize that its strength is in it…
Clay Rivers
Jun 30, 2017
The Real Reason You Can’t Understand Why Black Americans Are Furious
The Real Reason You Can’t Understand Why Black Americans Are Furious
Clay Rivers
Jun 18, 2017
The Dreams of “My” Father
The Dreams of “My” Father
The Obama presidency, the embodiment of my father’s aspirations
Clay Rivers
Jan 20, 2017
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2017
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2017
Clay Rivers
Jan 16, 2017
Never Give Up. Ever. Why Writing (and Talking) About Racism Matters
Never Give Up. Ever. Why Writing (and Talking) About Racism Matters
Clay Rivers
Dec 4, 2016
Should White People Be Silent on All Things Black Lives Matter?
Should White People Be Silent on All Things Black Lives Matter?
Are you kidding me? Tell me people have no doubt about what to do.
Clay Rivers
Sep 21, 2016
Inclusion > Diversity
Inclusion > Diversity
Before we can even begin to think about inclusion we have to talk about bias and exclusion.
Clay Rivers
Apr 4, 2016
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