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New Description Coming Soon. In the meantime, please have a look at ‘OUR MANIFESTO’page.
My dear friend got me thinking last night. She asked, “Are you going to post positive stories about race, too?” That’s an important question, and the simple answer is, yes. But, this is not one of those sites that seeks to “end intolerance” or “end racism” in America. From where I sit, that’s simply unrealistic. The goal here is to talk about race in America with renewed energy, compassion and candor.
The truth is in our stories. I have happy stories, funny stories, and stories with unexpected outcomes. These stories will post side by side with the angry, sad and troubling ones. The last thing I want is for you to dread clicking on allaboutrace.com in the morning. It’s okay if you leave moved or angry sometimes, but sometimes I hope you’ll click off just shaking your head and smiling. And other times, I hope you see something on this site that motivates you to respond in a new way to incidences of inequality or injustice you see around you.
I have a lot of stories, but you out there have plenty, too. And I bet you know people who have even more. So, tell them about our site and encourage them to comment. I encourage all to comment early and often, and to share your stories, observations and questions. We’re starting a community here and that means everyone
Are you in?
Hey Carmen! My mom linked me to your site. I think this is a very interesting concept, I like it. I don’t think we should be afraid to talk about things like race. You had a very good point in your “First time readers” section… it’s funny that generally, we aren’t uncomfortable talking about sexuality or politics, but when race comes into play, everyone shies away from it. Hope your site starts up some good discussion!
March 13th, 2007 at 10:52 am -Hi Stef! So glad you like the site. I’m calling your mom this weekend, she’ll fill me about what you’re up to. Please tell your friends about the site. I want their input too. Big hug and kiss.
March 15th, 2007 at 6:47 am -Carmen!… I have to say that this is the first time in a couple of months I’ve logged onto allaboutrace.com. WOW! WO! and holy ish! You don’t mess around girl, INCREDIBLE!
November 17th, 2007 at 11:28 am -Thanks Tony! I am so glad to hear you like what we’ve done with the place. I hope you come back by often.
November 17th, 2007 at 5:29 pm -But, this is not one of those sites that seeks to “end intolerance” or “end racism” in America. From where I sit, that’s simply unrealistic. The goal here is to talk about race in America with renewed energy, compassion and candor.
I think many people enter into conversations about race hoping that they will end it. To me, that is unrealistic and disheartening; it leads to people becoming frustrating and not wanting to have the discussion anymore. There is no quick fix to making things better and there is no fix to ending intolerance and racism.
I’m glad I found your site (through the NPR link from Jack and Jill Politics).
December 31st, 2007 at 8:20 am -Hi Tanisha! Welcome to the conversation. Yes, it’s a uncomfortable thing for me to interact with people who aspire to “colorblindness”. Why would that be necessary if there was no hierarchy of skin color in the first place? And when you talk of dismantling that hierarchy…well, some folks get real fidgety. So much work to do in 2008. I will check out your site and I hope you stop by frequently and comment freely. Happy New Year.
December 31st, 2007 at 9:41 am -Carmen, you are not going to end racism in America? Well if you don’t, who will?
February 24th, 2008 at 5:58 pm -JeJe RC! How are you amigo?
February 24th, 2008 at 6:56 pm -i am a fairly recent listener. i’ve been listening to and enjoying your comments on news and notes since relocating to jackson, ms from n.o., la due to hurricane katrina. i’ve always been a fairly liberal person - a free thinker so to speak. i get excited about intelligent discourse.
March 28th, 2008 at 8:52 pm -Hi Terry. Welcome to the conversation. I hope you will visit AAR often and comment frequently. I bet you have important stories to tell. We would love to hear them.
March 28th, 2008 at 10:35 pm -Hey Carmen,
Hello from River Terrace! Val and Lacey say hey, and we miss you. We love your site. You’ll have to let us know if you’re going to come back for a visit.
I watched Reverend Wright at the Press Club yesterday and was really feeling good about it until the Q&A. It became apparent to me at that point that this was about Wright, not his church, or moving the conversation forward. I am really hoping he hasn’t derailed Barack’s campaign completely.
If Barack can secure the nomination I think there is hope for moving issues of race forward. If he doesn’t get the nomination because of this controversy, I’m afraid the conversation is going to move from something positive to something different altogether.
The ignorance of some is breathtaking.
- The Joneses
April 29th, 2008 at 6:35 am -Chuck, Val and Lacey - I MISS YOU! Welcome to the conversation. I am so touched that you like the site. I think about you all the time. I am so glad to hear from you. I have not been back to New York (or the East Coast) for that matter since we moved. But I hope to get east this summer. A visit with you guys will be at the TOP of my list. You guys should come out and visit - I mean it. Hugs and love to you. Thank you for reaching out!
April 29th, 2008 at 7:34 am -