Interwoven with the cycle of denial of racism, white culture also uses a variety of methods to defend our culture. And of course, we do. From early education to adulthood, we are conditioned to believe in our own exceptionalism while remaining ignorant of other cultures... Continue reading
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Breaking loose from White Culture’s self-defense mechanism requires significant emotional jarring, as it is deeply ingrained within its very fabric. It often amazes me how frequently videos of how systems of capitalism or communism are the problem, how often we complain about how black and... Continue reading
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Where do I start? Big corporations taking interest in nations that have resources of oil and gas is the most obvious one. We see wars both overt and covert being waged, to fight over resources. This leads to environmental destruction. We see countries taking sides,... Continue reading
Nidhi Prakash 
Since the early ages of European colonization, our relationship with the Earth has been tenuous and disconnected. If your parents don’t show you love and care for who you are. Then you naturally develop a mentality and behaviors that are rebellious and lack concern for... Continue reading
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When you look at the news, there is usually an allotted time set aside for the feel good story. Someone helping others, or someone who overcame unusually difficult circumstances to achieve greatness. That story most of the time is at the end of the news... Continue reading
As more people become aware of the negative ways in which colonization still impacts our society, many are looking to decolonize their way of living life by reconnecting with their roots and other pre-colonial practices, ways of life. Learning and adopting certain pre-colonial cultural practices... Continue reading
Ester Morolong 
In 2021, I wrote in my book Race for What an example of Step 6 – Being Led by a New Mind: “I was most moved by Kim Gardner, (The City of) St. Louis’ first African American Circuit Attorney. Gardner is also a registered nurse... Continue reading
How do you seek and receive information about people and cultures? Is it in the news? Education? Do you drive to their neighborhoods and visit? When you eat their food at their restaurants or if possible, go to the countries, what is your approach like?... Continue reading
Still today, white people in America have a difficult time affirming that racism exists because they’re not willing to examine it. It still works for their benefit and ignoring it is as much a part of American culture as is violent acts of hate. Racism... Continue reading
The author of this blog is a friend of JD Mass. She is from India, and currently has gone back to India. She went back during the pandemic. Continue reading
Nidhi Prakash 
For some time… for the initial few years in USA, I felt that undoubtedly black people are more racist than white people. After all, I have never been told to go back to my country by a white person. Then, as I immersed myself more... Continue reading
Nidhi Prakash 
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Where are all my angry white people? Why haven’t they come out to put an end systemic racism. Continue reading
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Joan Husch Mass is the author JD Mass's mother. She wrote this piece as a Junior in High School in 1964-5. Continue reading
Anyone involved in antiracism work will tell you that built into White Culture is denial. Those who oppose Affirmative Action often rely on denial as a cornerstone of their argument. I can already hear the counterarguments that Affirmative Action unfairly benefits black and brown folks... Continue reading
Climate change is a pressing concern for many of us. We constantly hear about toxic chemicals, greenhouse gasses, and the need to transition to alternative sources of energy. However, it’s crucial to understand why we find ourselves in this predicament and where we should begin... Continue reading
They say that hindsight is 20/20. There are many who support that colonization was a good thing for the planet. I do not support that view. I am from India. I am an Indian. So of course, I can go on and on about how... Continue reading
Nidhi Prakash 
Colonization has had a profound and lasting impact on the mental health of individuals and societies. The trauma and psychological damage inflicted by colonization can be seen in various forms of mental illness and social dysfunction that continue to plague affected communities today. How do... Continue reading
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