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New York Times
7 days ago
- General
- New York Times
The Generations of Pain I Felt in One Racist Moment
This article is also a weekly newsletter. Sign up for Race/Related here. My skin is light, but my curls reveal my Blackness. It only takes one drop. Being half Black and half white means I cannot easily check off one box or another. And I'm not alone — the number of people identifying as multiracial in the United States has surged in recent years. I am too Black to be white and too white to be Black. I rarely feel as though I belong in places like the one my friends and I were at on July 5: An overcrowded New Jersey bar decorated in red, white and blue, where I could count the number of Black people on one hand. That night, though, I felt indignant. If you're unfamiliar with the term 'mulatto,' as many of my friends were before the holiday weekend, it is an offensive, archaic term to describe a person with white and Black parents. Derived from the Spanish word for mule, or 'mulo,' it was used during slavery to liken biracial people to the hybrid animal and to justify their legal and social oppression. A white guy came up to me in the bar and tapped my shoulder. He didn't greet me before asking, 'Are you half white, half Black?' I rolled my eyes without responding. Then: 'I love mulattos,' he said, before doubling down and going even further, saying in vulgar sexual terms what he'd love to do to 'a mulatto.' Excuse me? What era are we in? I felt like I was being mocked, sexualized and dehumanized. 'For somebody to use it today, it really is an especially derogatory use, because it's really going back to the era of slavery in the U.S.,' said Ann J. Morning, a sociology professor at New York University whose research focuses on racial classification and multiracial identity. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Young voters want credibility, not nostalgia, Johari tells Umno members
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani today urged Umno delegates to shift their mindset and move away from clinging to past leadership glory, as the political landscape continues to evolve. According to Buletin TV3, the Umno vice-president said 40 per cent of voters in the next general election will be made up of young Malaysians, whose expectations and outlook differ from previous generations. 'These young people are not interested in narratives that divide Malaysia's multiracial society. Their friends come from diverse backgrounds. 'What they want is a leader who can navigate and shape a harmonious multiracial nation,' he said during his keynote address at the 2025 Titiwangsa Umno Division Delegates' Meeting today. Johari, who is also the Titiwangsa Umno division chief, said the party must remain inclusive and not marginalise non-Malay communities. He warned that failure to move beyond outdated thinking could result in a loss of trust among young voters. 'They're not interested in nostalgia. They want to see whether future leaders are transparent, open, and free of corruption. 'They are evaluating leaders based on integrity, credibility, and their knowledge to build a better future for their generation — and those to come. 'They're also looking for strong commitment from leaders — those who are willing to sacrifice time, effort and ideas for the nation without expecting rewards,' he reportedly said. Johari, who also serves as minister of plantation and commodities, said Umno delegates carry the responsibility of developing credible community leaders who can be seen as products of the party.
Washington Post
03-07-2025
- General
- Washington Post
The Republican shift against American pluralism
There is a common aesthetic in elementary schools, one centered on rainbows and stars. The world is grueling and cruel, but we generally let that reality sink in only once kids get a bit older. Until then, our presentation is optimistic, cheery and equal. You can understand, then, why sixth-grade teacher Sarah Inama would have been surprised to learn that a banner hanging in her classroom was triggering an outcry. Showing a range of heart-holding hands, each in a different hue, the banner read, 'Everyone is welcome here.' It's an anodyne sentiment, at worst, but also a celebration of multiracial community. And for that reason — and explicitly that reason, as a school official explained in an interview in March — the banner was determined to be unacceptable.
Malay Mail
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Young voters want credibility, not nostalgia, Johari tells Umno members
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani today urged Umno delegates to shift their mindset and move away from clinging to past leadership glory, as the political landscape continues to evolve. According to Buletin TV3, the Umno vice-president said 40 per cent of voters in the next general election will be made up of young Malaysians, whose expectations and outlook differ from previous generations. 'These young people are not interested in narratives that divide Malaysia's multiracial society. Their friends come from diverse backgrounds. 'What they want is a leader who can navigate and shape a harmonious multiracial nation,' he said during his keynote address at the 2025 Titiwangsa Umno Division Delegates' Meeting today. Johari, who is also the Titiwangsa Umno division chief, said the party must remain inclusive and not marginalise non-Malay communities. He warned that failure to move beyond outdated thinking could result in a loss of trust among young voters. 'They're not interested in nostalgia. They want to see whether future leaders are transparent, open, and free of corruption. 'They are evaluating leaders based on integrity, credibility, and their knowledge to build a better future for their generation — and those to come. 'They're also looking for strong commitment from leaders — those who are willing to sacrifice time, effort and ideas for the nation without expecting rewards,' he reportedly said. Johari, who also serves as minister of plantation and commodities, said Umno delegates carry the responsibility of developing credible community leaders who can be seen as products of the party.
Free Malaysia Today
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
What does citizenship have to do with MM2H, Syahredzan asks PAS man
DAP MP Syahredzan Johan (left) said it was absurd for Sungai Buloh PAS chief Zaharudin Muhammad to blame others following backlash over the latter's Facebook post. PETALING JAYA : DAP's Syahredzan Johan has slammed Sungai Buloh PAS chief Zaharudin Muhammad over his continued defence of a Facebook post speculating about Malaysia having a Chinese prime minister in the future. The Bangi MP questioned Zaharudin's claim that the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme could lead to foreigners' children gaining citizenship and voting rights. 'What does citizenship have to do with the MM2H programme?' Syahredzan asked in a Facebook post. 'Does this PAS leader even understand the MM2H policy that has been in place for decades? Is this the quality of PAS leadership? And they aspire to govern the country?' MM2H is a long-term visa initiative to attract foreigners to live in Malaysia on a semi-permanent basis. Syahredzan also criticised Zaharudin's threat to take legal action against DAP deputy secretary-general Steven Sim for criticising the initial Facebook post. 'He (Zaharudin) made a mistake, but others were blamed. No apology, no admission of guilt, no remorse, but he wants to sue others,' Syahredzan said. 'PAS leaders should realise that Malaysia is a multiracial country and belongs to all. Our unity must be defended and celebrated.' In his initial post, Zaharudin had speculated that Malaysia might see its first prime minister of Chinese descent in the next 30 to 40 years, using a screenshot of a news report of lieutenant-general Johnny Lim's promotion 'just for illustration'. The post was widely criticised and later deleted, with Zaharudin saying it had been 'taken out of context'. Sim called for Zaharudin to be investigated over his post, claiming it was seditious. PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said the post went against the Islamic party's stance.
