Racial Identity

Is Racial Identity an Obligation?

March 16, 2012

As Black as We Wish to Be By THOMAS CHATTERTON WILLIAMS Published: March 16, 2012 A version of this op-ed appeared in print on March 18, 2012, on page SR5 of the New York edition with the headline: As Black as We Wish to Be. MY first encounter with my…
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Hispanic or Latino?

June 9, 2009

Hispanic? Latino? Or What? By PHILIP B. CORBETT The nomination of Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court prompted discussion about our use of “Hispanic,” “Latino” and related terms. It’s not a simple issue, and I consulted with a number of reporters and editors here who offered good counsel. Here are…
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