It's the Little Things: Everyday Interactions That Anger, Annoy, and Divide the Races60 reviews
Lena Williams

Harvest Books, 2002

On the other hand...

+ Has grown on me slowly

I was sort of shocked to read all the negative reviews of this book. I read it recently and really liked it. No, her defense of white people is not especially strident or lengthy. Why would it be? As a white woman reading the book, the information about african-american culture was the more ...
  
  











  



  
Color-Blind: Seeing Beyond Race in a Race-Obsessed World2 reviews
Ellis Cose

Harper Perennial, 1998

Should be mandatory reading all for black professionals

+ Cose provokes his audience to really analyze critically.

"Color-Blind: Seeing Beyond Race in a Race-Obsessed World) is a powerful piece of investigative journalism, which builds on, and should be read in conjunction with his earlier book, "The Rage of a Privileged Class". In Color-Blind, Cose analyzes the issue of race in America in ways that only ...
  
  











  



  
White Privilege: Essential Readings on the Other Side of Racism13 reviews
Paula S. Rothenberg

Worth Publishers, 2004

Excellent book!

+ White Priveledge
+ Excellent and Insightful
+ Read for Class
  
  











  



  
Cultural Intelligence: A Guide to Working with People from Other Cultures6 reviews
Brooks Peterson

Intercultural Press, 2004

Cultural Intelligence

+ A Cultural gem
+ Cultural Intelligence
+ Cultural Intelligence: A Guide to Working with People from Other Cultures
  
  











  



  
American Cultural History - Racism DVD2 reviews
Artist Not Provided

Tapeworm Video, 2005

Well Done

+ A Large Perspective

This is one of the few films I've bought for myself. Usually I purchase gifts for my family and friends, but when I was looking around the other day I found this one and thought that I would pick it up. I'm glad I did. The DVD is full of many different types of films about racism in the 20th ...
  
  











  



  
Cross-Cultural Connections: Stepping Out and Fitting in Around the World3 reviews
Duane Elmer

InterVarsity Press, 2002

A must have for cross-cultural transition

+ fast shipping, great shape
+ A MUST for world travelers

The purpose of Duane Elmer's book Cross-Cultural Connections is to help the reader become aware of the different aspects of transitioning into other cultural settings. Understanding the issues of cross-cultural transition will enable the potential missionary or tentmaker to have an increased ...
  
  











  



  
Privilege, Power, and Difference15 reviews
Allan G Johnson

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2001

Great insights

+ It opened my eyes
+ Compact - I dig it
+ Best book on these issues!
  
  











  



  
Glass Ceilings and Asian Americans: The New Face of Workplace Barriers: The New Face of Workplace Barriers ...
Deborah Woo

AltaMira Press, 2000

This text analyzes scholarship and controversies on the glass ceiling and labour market discrimination in conjunction with the specific labour histories of Asian American ethnic groups.
  
  











  



  
The Rage of a Privileged Class: Why Do Prosperous Blacks Still Have the Blues?10 reviews
Ellis Cose

Harper Perennial, 1995

Makes me wanna holler! Throw up both my hands.

+ Outstanding book
+ Jack and Jill
+ Great Analysis, An Important Read for everyone.
  
  











  



  
Racism without Racists: Color-Blind Racism and the Persistence of Racial Inequality in the United States9 reviews
Eduardo Bonilla-Silva

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2003

If open to understanding the minority perspective

+ Book was in great condition!
+ A great book!

This book may annoy, irritate, and even infuriate some, but if any of these emotions arise, you might ask yourself "why do I feel so defensive?"...and I promise, you will gather a bit of enlightment. The book portrays the perspective of minority peoples in a way that will open your eyes. It IS ...
  
  











  



  
The Heart of Whiteness: Confronting Race, Racism and White Privilege18 reviews
Robert Jensen

City Lights Publishers, 2005

Very Good Exploration of Racism

+ Thought-provoking & well worth reading
+ The truth hurts.

The author does a very good job of bringing to the attention of the reader one of the major sources of racism: white privilege. While it is understandably rejected by those who benefit from racist practices and beliefs, the book does provoke people (who are open about the issue) to reconsider ...
  
  











  



  
Cross-Cultural Dialogues: 74 Brief Encounters With Cultural Difference7 reviews
Craig Storti

Intercultural Press, 1994

Great Training Tool

+ Cross-Cultural Resource
+ Transforming the way we interact with foreigners
+ excellent
  
  











  



  
Asian Pacific Americans in the Workplace (Critical Perspectives on Asian Pacific Americans Series)1 review
Diana Ting Liu Wu

AltaMira Press, 1997

topical corporate culture guide on Asian Pacific Americans

The book is available now. It helped me gain a better understanding of organizational systems and corporate culture from the Asian Pacific American viewpoint. The case studies were amusing and enjoyable, thus helping to guide me through the theoretical concepts that would of been other wise too ...
  
  











  



  
Shifting: The Double Lives of Black Women in America16 reviews
Charisse Jones, Kumea Shorter-Gooden

HarperCollins, 2003

Shifting: Excellent Work

+ Something is missing !!!
+ Finally! A Book That Addresses A Black Woman's Quagmire....
+ Excellent
+ Provocative thesis, but a little long
  
  











  



  
The Americano Dream: How Latinos Can Achieve Success in Business and in Life11 reviews
Lionel Sosa

Plume, 1999

Read it if you are a minority!!

+ Great Book! Another Mexicano on the rags to riches climb.
+ Latino Success Story
+ The voyage begins here
  
  











  



  
Crash (Full Screen Edition)995 reviews
Don Cheadle, Sandra Bullock

Lions Gate Films, 2005

Great film, will challenge your views on a variety of hot topics!

+ I was skeptical, but...

Now, this is one helluva movie! I watched 'Crash' again this weekend and I was as compelled now as when I first saw it. This film challenges you, especially if you grew up in the U.S. You know the movies that have you guessing until the end? Think you got it all figured out, only to find out you ...
  
  











  



  
Latino Success2 reviews
William Doyle, Augusto Failde

Simon & Schuster, 1997

Latino Success

+ Finding Success in Your Career

A great book that shows one does not have to negate who they are in order to be successful. In fact, it even helps understand how to proudly embrace a Latino background as part of one's identity. I would recommend this book for Latinos looking to enter the business world in the US, anyone ...
  
  











  



  
Exito latino : secretos de 100 professionales latinos de más poder en Estados Unidos1 review
Augusto Failde

Fireside, 1996

It was informative, helpful, and interesting all in one.

What I enjoyed the most about this book(besides the fact that its well written) is the "real" people, and real subjects it touches. Being a latino myself, I could easily relate to this book and the subjects it discusses.
  
  











  



  
Racial Healing: Confronting the Fear Between Blacks & Whites5 reviews
Harlon Dalton

Anchor, 1996

Get closer, get dirty, get free

+ easily one of the best
+ Excellent Resource, Though-Provoking Primer
+ A book that has inspired me to "engage" in order to "heal"
  
  











  



  
Dealing with Racism and Hate DVD
Artist Not Provided

Educational Video Network, Inc., 2004

People come into contact with racism and hate every day because of their appearance, ethnicity, occupation, or sexual preference. Learn about the different types of racism and hate, and find out what you can do to combat them.