Unions involving partners from different ethnic origins, religions or visible minority groups still represent a low proportion of the total in Canada, but they have gained ground over the last […]
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Links, summaries and commentaries on news and media by Daniel McNeil.
When does one stop being ‘ethnic’? When one is no longer an object of “mainstream” fear?
The Toronto Star has warned Canadians about ‘ethnic enclaves’ and ‘the isolation effect’ As Siddiqui points out “The study identifies Canada’s visible minority neighbourhoods, i.e., those with more than 30 […]
Read moreThe End of Blackness (book review)
‘A manifesto against the stifling politics of racial identity’ In attempting to show the contradictions of Dickerson’s book, the reviewer (Lasch-Quinn) highlights her own desire for an America that moves […]
Read moredeath of Molly Kelly
The woman who inspired Rabbit-Proof Fence dies at 87 Molly’s 1,000-mile childhood trek across the Australian outback was documented in her daughter’s book and the 2002 film Rabbit-Proof Fence. As […]
Read moreMartin Luther King Jr Day
A time to reflect on racial and social justice in America… Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy Are Americans living up to MLK’s dream? Segregation increasing in US schools …and around […]
Read moreVoices Without Votes
Voices Without Votes seeks to foster a presidential debate unlike most others…a dialogue between those who can vote in the 2004 U.S. election and those who cannot.
Read moreWhite America
Video for Eminem's 'White America' GNN has a video for Eminem's song 'White America'. The song's been out a while, and in it Em. acknowledges the impact of his skin […]
Read moreholding multiple identities in Canada
‘Which am I, truly?’ What does your heart tell you about your identity? This is our home, too. After 38 years in Canada, RUKHSANA KHAN is tired of acting like […]
Read moremixing, multiculturalism and (in)tolerance in Britain
1) Focus: The new melting pot Forget black, forget white. EA is what’s hot 2) Between two worlds Britain has one of the fastest-growing mixed-race populations – but many people […]
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AfroPunk: The “Rock n Roll Nigger” Experience
AfroPunk: The "Rock n Roll Nigger" Experience by Daniel McNeilM. A. History, University of TorontoOctober/November 2003
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