Dr. Neal A.
Lester
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Articles by Dr. Neal A.
“Playing Black” for Laughs
Costumes and makeup aren’t the only markers for cultural appropriation. Dr. Neal Lester explains the prevalence of—and problems with—“figurative blackface.”
'Tis the Season: Christianity and Jesus in Black and White
What message does a white Jesus send to Christians who are not white?
'Redskins,' Names and Being Named
Controversy over a team name opens a national dialogue about race, identity and what’s in a name.
The Infamous N-word
No matter the spelling or context, the n-word remains intertwined with American racial tensions past and present.
Cheerios Ad Touches Racial Nerve
A recent Cheerios commercial reminds us of the historical roots of race in the United States. Those roots still cause social and political upset.