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...equation of conservatives with racists is a form of blanket stereotyping that is nearly as disgusting as racism itself. To label a person with a term as ugly as "racist" is a step that should not be taken lightly. Unfortunately, Boyd seems to have no qualms in doing so. I like to think that people form their political beliefs after careful thought about issues and policies that are important to them. Such choices should be respected. This respect for others' political beliefs lies at the very core of a functioning pluralistic political system. It is ludicrous to imply that every...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: New Conservatism | 4/24/1987 | See Source »

...terms of classifying 'new' conservatism as racist in nature, the cartoon is simply incorrect. It is unclear what Boyd means by "new." If he is referring to the neo-conservative movement, he is obviously not familiar with the nature of this type of conservatism. Neo-conservatives are acutely aware of such social problems and seek to solve them through a pragmatic balance of government action and private initiatives...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: New Conservatism | 4/24/1987 | See Source »

Through the course of the play, Tam and his Japanese sidekick, "Blackjap" Kenji (Edward Park), confront the disappointing reality behind their romantic conceptions of both white and Black America. In a comically surreal dream sequence their childhood hero, the Lone Ranger, is exposed as a heroine-addicted, racist fraud. Their long-awaited meeting with Ovaltine's Black trainer, Charley Popcorn, proves disillusioning as well--offended by their Black mannerisms, the old man dismisses the duo as a pair of insane "yellow negroes...

Author: By Lisa R. Eskow, | Title: Harvard Theater | 4/16/1987 | See Source »

...Board of Regents also decided to award an honorary degree to Black South African leader Nelson Mandela, an action that anti racist organization had long wanted...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | 4/11/1987 | See Source »

Because Mandela is imprisoned in South Africa and cannot attend commencement exercises, awarding the degree to him caused much debate among the regent, who said their decision to award the degree was unconnected to recent anti-racist protests. The Daily reported...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | 4/11/1987 | See Source »

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