Susan Eckert
Susan is proud to be a contributing writer at Suite 101. A diversity trainer and professional development consultant, Susan is also a published author and freelance writer on career development, and multicultural/multiracial issues. Her first book--Intercultural Communication--was released by Thomson South-Western publishing in 2005. Susan is currently at work on a second book, which explores the experiences of proud multiracial Americans who refuse to squeeze the richness and diversity of their heritages into a single race box.
Although walking the tightrope of race relations in a divided country is difficult, Susan hopes to make some small contribution to the realization of Dr. Martin Luther King's Dream of a unified America. His eloquent statement, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character," particularly resonates with her.
When Susan is not building bridges, she is busy honing her craft, building her blog, making art, and raising her newborn twins and spunky 6-year old son.
Latest Articles
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Racist Geneticist is Part Black
After making disparaging comments about African-Americans and intelligence, Nobel Prize-winning geneticist James Watson learns he has African ancestry.
Dec 12, 2007
- Susan Eckert
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Jena 6:The Past Revisited
Recent noose incidents recall a dark time in U.S. history, a time in which vigilante justice ruled and nooses served as weapons for those consumed by racial hatred.
Dec 12, 2007
- Susan Eckert
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Does Racism Against Whites Exist?
Unless and until the meaning of racism and related terms is clarified, Americans will continue to argue about whether or not racism against whites truly exists.
Dec 7, 2007
- Susan Eckert
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Definition of Racism, Other Terms
Is the definition of racism all that different from the many related terms? Definitions of racism, prejudice, reverse and racial discrimination, bias, xenophobia.
Dec 7, 2007
- Susan Eckert
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Famous Multiracial Celebrities
Multiracial celebrities seem to be everywhere. From hot model Adriana Lima to popular actor Vin Diesel, these new faces are shifting our perspectives on race.
Dec 6, 2007
- Susan Eckert
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Birth of the Multiracial American
Multiracial Americans have always existed. Yet, one might argue that the multiracial identity was only truly born in the U.S. with the passing of Statistical Directive 15
Dec 5, 2007
- Susan Eckert
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Don Imus is Back on the Air
Don Imus apologizes for racist comments yet again but is he sincere? Now that Don Imus is back on the air, what has he learned?
Dec 4, 2007
- Susan Eckert
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