Tag: Racism

IAC hosts exhibit by Alabama artist showcasing the darker truths about Alabama’s history

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Andrea Hammack Staff Writer The International Arts Center (IAC) is holding a reception with Mike Howard and his “Pivotal Moments in Alabama History” exhibit on Friday, Sept. 13.  Howard, an expressionist born in Phenix City, has comprised a series of work that reflects the environment he grew up in.   “Mike was born in 1944,” said Carrie Jaxon, curator for the IAC. “He witnessed his hometown of Phenix City – then known as ‘Sin City’ – go through dark times, the assassination of Albert Patterson, and observed the Jim Crow…

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Professor talks anti-Islamic sentiments in U.S. for TEDxTroyUniversity

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Anushka K.C. Staff Writer On Nov. 5, 2017, TEDxTroyUniversity featured speakers from different backgrounds who gave thought-provoking speeches. The speeches have now been published on TEDx’s official YouTube page, which has more than 17 million subscribers. Among them was Dr. Luke Ritter’s TEDx talk on Islam and the immigration crisis in the United States.  Speaking through the lens of history, Ritter, a lecturer of history, draws comparisons between anti-immigrant sentiments in the 19th century against Catholics and present-day anti-Islamic sentiments. “Most Americans at the time were Protestant Christians, and they…

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Opinion: Racism never acceptable

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Draven Jackson Arts & Entertainment Editor Growing up in the Deep South and living here my entire life, racism and prejudice are not strangers to me.  Unfortunately, not only have I experienced these within the communities I grew up in, but also in my social spheres – especially from the people I am expected to respect and look up to.  Too many times have I signed on to Facebook only to sign back off, exhausted and ashamed after finding an obviously racist story shared by some distant aunt or uncle.…

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