by lindaoppenheim | Mar 25, 2018 | Article
“In the lexicon of human migration there are still hierarchical words, created with the purpose of putting white people above everyone else. One of those remnants is the word ‘expat’. . . .Immigrants is a term set aside for ‘inferior races’.” ...
by lindaoppenheim | Nov 24, 2017 | Article
Philip Marcelo describes methods being used by the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe to revive their language with adults who are fluent speakers and highlights the work of MacArthur prize winner Jessie “Little Doe” Baird. Read the article by clicking...
by lindaoppenheim | Oct 9, 2017 | Article
While some critics object that a more expansive definition of white supremacy hampers making distinctions in attitudes and actions, Vann R. Newkirk II explains how and why this linguistic change occurred. He also refuses to let off the hook those in power who...
by lindaoppenheim | Dec 1, 2016 | Broadcast
“WNYC’s series Dear President: What You Need to Know About Race has invited contributions from others at WNYC. In this edition of Fishko Files, Sara Fishko and guests consider the impact of what we say, and how we say it.”