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Los Angeles Gates and Racial Understanding

In 'Children of the Waters,' Carleen Brice treads the depths of cultural confusion

When Barack Obama began his campaign for the U.S. presidency, it increased the discussion about what it means to be born into more than one culture...
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Longing to belong: In 'Mexican Whiteboy' a confused teen searches for home base

Who are we? This review is part of a continuing focus on the issues of identity—such as struggling to fit in, having a sense of place, and...
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Days of the living dread: Twilight encourages literacy and racial tolerance

This is the eighth article in a loosely woven series looking at the current prevalence of vampires, werewolves, zombies, and apocalypse in...
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Longing to belong: Mishna Wolff's memoir should be required reading

Who are we? This review is part of a continuing focus on the issues of identity and tolerance that began with a series of essays reflecting on...
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Girl meets sky: African-American aviator Bessie Coleman broke barriers

Great library picks 101: This is the second article in a four-part series about girls, both fictional and real, seeking adventure in the sky. Next...
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Girl meets sky: Ferrari's 'Born to Fly' is children's literature that soars

Great library picks 101: This is the first article in a four-part series about girls, both fictional and real, seeking adventure in the sky....
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Epilogue: Not a genuine burial policy? Copeland stands his ground against AIG

Brian Copeland is no stranger to the press. He has been interviewed many times about his play and book, both titled Not a Genuine Black Man. He is...
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Part III: Trying hard not to be racist—final reflections on "Not a Genuine Black Man"

This is the third installment of a three-part article about how a good book can help us to explore the issues of racial versus criminal profiling,...
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Part II: The good, the bad, and the ... geeky? Reflections on "Not a Genuine Black Man"

This is the second installment of a three-part article about how a good book can help us to explore the issues of racial versus criminal profiling....
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Part I: Not a genuine case of racial profiling? Reflections on "Not a Genuine Black Man"

This is the first installment of a three-part article about how a good book can help us to explore our nation's lingering racism and the question...
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