Perhaps the funniest take on a the non-funny subject of police abuse you will ever see.

video link and commentaryDavid CamptNovember 10, 2017police, humorComment

When an seeming racial hate killing spree is not called terrorism

What seems to be a racially-motivated killing spree in a Walmart is not talked about as terrorism, and barely makes the national news.

link with commentaryDavid CamptNovember 9, 2017racial resentmentComment

A POC perspective from someone who unfriends wannabe allies.

A poignant articulation of why some POCs unfriend white allies. it is important that anti-racism allies, especially ones understand this viewpoint.

link with commentaryDavid CamptNovember 9, 2017ally discourseComment

Racial resentment in sports is not new - Fatal riots when Jack Johnson won the tltle belt

Some little known history about aftermath of fatal attacks against black folks following Jack Johnson's clinching of the world heavyweight championship.

link with commentaryDavid CamptNovember 8, 2017racial resentment, history of racismComment

Racial Slurs Confront teens in Detroit

White racial resentment remains a problem, even for today's young teenagers.

link with commentaryDavid CamptNovember 8, 2017racial resentmentComment

Why Facts Don't Win Arguments and Why Building Connectedness Does

Influencing people is not about deploying facts...its about making the other person feel connected to you.

video link and commentaryDavid CamptOctober 15, 2017persuasionComment

Our Cautious Brains.......an illustration

A brilliant extended graphic about how the brain works to shut down scary truths. Very well suited for sharing with skeptics you are working on.

link with commentaryDavid CamptSeptember 6, 2017persuasionComment

Former Conservative Recalls Belittling Tirade From College Student That Brought Him Over To Left

Sometimes lightning does strike. (from The Onion)

link with commentaryDavid CamptSeptember 4, 2017persuasionComment

If Michelle had natural hair, would Barack have won? 2m 21s video featuring Chimamanda Adichie

Some allies have found that a good hypothetical question can spark useful conversation with a somewhat open-minded skeptic.

video link and commentaryDavid CamptSeptember 4, 2017lives of POCs, white privilegeComment

10 things every white teacher should know when talking about race

Useful for more than educators, this non-snarky article provides a good orientation for allies new to the anti-racism movement.

link with commentaryDavid CamptAugust 31, 2017allyship, ally discourse, education Comment

What Trump Supporters Really Believe. The president’s racist base, by the numbers

Thorough analysis of the the way that racist views are drivers of Trump support. Depressing mostly, but suprrising that it's not worse.

link with commentaryDavid CamptAugust 30, 2017racial resentment, politics and raceComment

Why are so many white men so angry? The last half-century has eroded their advantages, leaving them fuming.

Thought the author diminishes racism, this piece contains many useful insights if you are inclined toward empathetic engagement.

link with commentaryDavid CamptAugust 30, 2017racial resentmentComment

‘I lost. The ni**er won’: Alabama GOP mayor gets racist on Facebook after losing to black candidate

The next time a racism skeptic says "no one is racist anymore", consider whether this quick read might advance the conversation.

link with commentaryDavid CamptAugust 28, 2017bigotryComment

Strong Ethnic Identity, Social Support Help Latino Youths Cope with Racism

This article might be useful when engaging a skeptic who thinks that a focus on culture is self-undermining for people of color.

David CamptAugust 25, 2017cultural resilience, lives of POCsComment

9 Phrases Allies Can Say When Called Out Instead of Getting Defensive

A practical and thought provoking guide to steps turning a "call out" moment into a pivot toward greater connectivity.

link with commentaryDavid CamptAugust 25, 2017allyship, ally discourseComment

WATCH: Confederacy fan insists the flag isn’t racist — then launches racist rant against MLK

A great example of someone doing something that almost anyone would say is racist but claiming racism does not touch them.

link with commentaryDavid CamptAugust 25, 2017racism denial, bigotryComment

Even with Affirmative Actions, Blacks and Hispanics are More Underrepresented at Top Colleges Than 35 Years Ago

At some point in a multi-conversation engagement with a racism skeptic, data may matter. Surprising NYT article re: affirmative action.

link with commentaryDavid CamptAugust 24, 2017affirmative actionComment

blacks and whites see racism very differently

Good article that clarifies how perspectives on racism differ.

David CamptAugust 20, 2017Comment

Amanda Seales Goes Off On Lady Gaga For Asking Black Folks How White People Should Fight Racism

Many folks have questioned how this was handled. There are many strains of thoughts about what is appropriate ally behavior.

link with commentaryDavid CamptAugust 20, 2017ally discourseComment

syllabus for whites to educate themselves

A syllabus with different categories of articles as well as books, movies, and other resources.

David CamptAugust 17, 2017self-education Comment