Why The 'Race Card' Is Played

This study focuses on manifestations of racism and colonialism in teacher education. I build on the theoretical framing of Critical Race Theory and decolonization in order to expose racist and colonial assumptions at the core of teacher education. I highlight in particular the work of covert racism under the cloak of teachers’ professionalism. I focus on what I call ‘professional microaggressions’: subtle forms of racism and colonialism hidden beneath professional definitions. By interviewing graduates of a well-established Indigenous teacher education program in British Columbia, Canada, I examine the mechanisms that still hinder the success of Indigenous teacher candidates in teacher education and in the school system. The study highlights the resilience, resistance, and strategic planning that Indigenous teachers use to challenge the system while advancing their position within it. Lastly, I suggest ways to support Indigenous teacher candidates in teacher education.

"Whenever a controversial news story comes on, or during a discussion about social issues ensues. If a minority brings up the topic of race; I often hear many white people complain. Asking. 'Why are they bringing up race again? Why do they (minorities) always play the race card?  So. I have provided a platform in-which to answer their question. https://www.whytheracecardisplayed.com/ #whytheracecardisplayed

Meanwhile.. Prosecutors have determined that the murder of Black American Citizen, Bradley Blackshire, was 100% Legal. Last month, Little Rock Officer Charles Starks was seen shooting Blackshire from the side of the car as the car is seen moving. While still shooting he is then seen repositioning his body infront of Blackshire’s vehicle while still shooting him. Officer Starks says he feared for his life. @thesavoyshow #whytheracecardisplayed

Hundreds of African-Americans resettle in Ghana. #whytheracecardisplayed

Ancestry.com pulled a slavery ad this week from online and TV after facing backlash over claims of whitewashing slavery. #whytheracecardisplayed

Genealogical website Ancestry.com has apologized for a video advertisement depicting a white man in the 1800s telling a black woman they can "escape to the north." #whytheracecardisplayed

The Yankees have suspended the use of Kate Smith's recording of 'God Bless America' during the 7th inning stretch while the team investigates an allegation of racism against the singer, who died in 1986. https://abcn.ws/2XvrboJ #whytheracecardisplayed

. Using the largest gang raid in New York City’s history as a starting point, RAIDED examines the consequences of a new era of “precision policing” in the city. #whytheracecardisplayed

NEW HAVEN - The Hamden police officer, who shot multiple times at a car suspected of being involved in an alleged armed robbery attempt, has been identified. Devin Eaton, who has been a Hamden officer for nearly 3 years, has been placed on desk duty #whytheracecardisplayed

Outrage Over Shooting Shuts Down Streets | New Haven Independent : Hundreds of students and community activists joined hands to close downtown streets for nearly seven hours in protest of the Yale and Hamden police officers who shot at two unarmed...

CHASKA, Minn. (FOX 9) - An image circulating on social media has some people at Chaska High School upset and it’s not the first time the district has dealt with a controversy concerning race. The district says it caught wind of the incident last week. They launched in investigation, reaching out #whytheracecardisplayed

FRIENDSWOOD, Texas - A man was cited with multiple misdemeanors Monday after going off on a racist rant at a cellphone store in Friendswood. Joey Derek Christian, 38, of Pasadena, was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct  #whytheracecardisplayed

Article via (WSVN) - - Cellphone video footage captured several rough arrests involving teens outside of a McDonald’s in Tamarac near JP Taravella High School. #whytheracecardisplayed

Play a stupid game. Win a stupid prize. #whytheracecardisplayed

Twitter is reportedly no longer partnering with the far-left Southern Poverty Law Center after the organization was itself accused of having a culture of discrimination and sexual harassment. #whytheracecardisplayed

Bastards of the Party:  The FBI's War on Black America  #DrugTradeInAmerica   #CoIntelPro #GhettoInformantProgram   #FBI   #CIA

A meteorologist who was fired for appearing to use a racial slur during a broadcast has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, accusing the TV station of breach of contract and defamation. #whytheracecardisplayed

"My manager and all my friends who were at the festival were racially profiled, targeted and aggressively handled because they had 'reason to believe someone was carrying a weapon,'" Stormzy explained in his IG Story. "The security targeted them (despite no one fitting the description), were physically aggressive when handling then and there's been no effort from the festival to actually deal and address the problem.

A woman has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, for "shamelessly" profiting from images of her enslaved ancestors. ————— This is a landmark case that I will be watching with interest. #whytheracecardisplayed

‘This is a warrant.’ ’No it’s not.’ — This citizen stopped ICE from arresting 2 undocumented immigrants because he knew his rights #whytheracecardisplayed

Ronald Reagan's policies in the 1980s had immense consequences for America's already-struggling inner-cities — as the lack of federal support made the jobs of black civic leaders all but impossible.

“To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we will commit the vindication of the cause for which we fought. To your strength will be given the defense of the Confederate soldier’s good name, the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those principles which he loved and which you love also, and those ideals which made him glorious and which you also cherish.”

Albert N. Wilson was found guilty of raping a minor and sentenced to 12 years in prison in Kansas. Wilson, 23, is a former student at the University of Kansas with no prior criminal history. The victim was in the area to visit a cousin who attended the University of Kansas, which is located in Lawrence. She was 17 years old on the night in question, Wilson was 20 years old. #whytheracecardisplayed

It was 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, and the Columbia University senior had just left his late-night Afro-beats dance practice. He had work to do, and his anthropology thesis was looming, so the 23-year-old pulled out his phone to check a Facebook page where students can post and find the most universally reliable staple on American college campuses: free food. #whytheracecardisplayed

Making the case that infrastructure itself can be exclusionary is hardly straightforward. Many of the worst decisions in US planning were made decades ago to intentionally disenfranchise, marginalise and separate communities; policies such as redlining and “blight clearing” are well-documented embarrassments. But many decisions that segregated communities were unintentional. The stop sign and one-way street might seem benign, but they shape our lives in ways we sometimes don’t even realize. #whytheracecardisplayed

In the heart of Africa there is a secret kingdom of untold wealth and technological advancement. To those who live there, it is home. To the rest of the world, it is the Kingdom of Wakanda. The Templin Institute. Investigating alternate worlds. New episodes every week.

2020 Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson shares her views on reparations during a CNN town hall with Dana Bash.

Congratulations Tiger Woods on Your 5th Green Jacket!! 2019 Masters: Tiger Woods storms leaderboard, wins fifth green jacket in furious finish  AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Tiger Woods has done it again. After an 11-year drought, golf's most polarizing and popular figure has added another major to his dossier, outlasting a star-studded leaderboard on Sunday by posting a final round 2-under 70 to win the 2019 Masters. #whytheracecaedisplayed

the_black_commission It’s sad that I’m going to have the same conversations with my sons..  #thecommission #blackmen   #blackwoman   #blackchildren #blackmothers   #blackfathers   #blackfamily   #blackunity #blackgirls   #blackpeople   #blackexcellence   #blackelder #blacklegacy #blackleadership #blackconsciousness #blackcommerce #blackeconomics #blackancestors #blackbusiness #blackpower #webuyblack #powernomics #ase #melanin #blackhealth #blackvegan #blackwallstreet #african #blackown #unapologeticallyafrican micyd5614 @deezybedatnigg nah bro it ain’t even from an excuse, I’m saying everyone is a target. Yes whites are not attacked as much, that’s obvious, but all of us get abused by an oppressive system. blackpwrblack In my opinion, you can do all of these things and still get KILLED! Look at Sandra Bland. She failed to use a blinker, A BLINKER, while switching lanes and she was killed. Look at Oscar Grant, he was sitting down next to his friend, and he was killed. And then loo

Roots of racial disparities are seen through a new lens in this film that explores the origins of housing segregation in the Minneapolis area. But the story also illustrates how African-American families and leaders resisted this insidious practice, and how Black people built community — within and despite — the red lines that these restrictive covenants created. Dive into more local history: https://tinyurl.com/minnesotahistory . #MNExperienceTPT #MNHistory #tptoriginals See inside our world on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnexperienc... Become our neighbor on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaExp... Give us a shout on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MNExperienceTPT Discover more Minnesota stories: https://www.tptoriginals.org/ Category Entertainment Music in this video Learn more Listen ad-free with YouTube Premium Song Reverse Era-14494 Artist Jonathan Elias [ASCAP], Sarah Trevino [ASCAP] Album EVO267e Reflections Licensed to YouTube by AdRev for a 3rd