Author : joe bodego

Civil Rights

White Fragility

joe bodego
“White fragility” refers to a concept introduced by Robin DiAngelo, a sociologist and author. It refers to the defensive reactions or resistance displayed by some...
Performance

Powell Lindsay

joe bodego
Powell Lindsay, actor, director, playwright, and producer, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Virginia Union University as well as the Yale University School of...
Civil Rights

Grant Reynolds

joe bodego
Grant Reynolds was a civic leader, civil rights activist, World War II chaplain, attorney, and educator. He was best known as a leading force in...
The Word - Media

William Attaway

joe bodego
William Attaway was an American novelist, short story writer, and songwriter. He was born on November 19, 1911, in Greenville, Mississippi, and passed away on...
Civil RightsHistory

School to Prison Pipeline

joe bodego
The school-to-prison pipeline refers to a disturbing trend where students, primarily those from marginalized communities, are funneled from schools into the criminal justice system. It...
HistoryPerformance

Blackface

joe bodego
The practice of blackface, where non-black individuals darken their skin to mimic or caricature black people, carries a profoundly troubling history rooted in racism and...
Civil Rights

Hall v. DeCuir

joe bodego
Hall v. DeCuir is a significant legal case in the United States that dealt with issues of racial segregation and discrimination in public transportation. The...