My original title was “The Opposite of Racism is not ‘Race-Blind’” for what it’s worth. Here’s how it starts: Only white people think the opposite of racism is “race-blind.” That was one of the first thoughts that came into my head as I heard about the process of the George Zimmerman’s trial. (Just to be…
Just for the record, I wanted to link to the pieces I produced for WBUR’s Here and Now last fall, a public radio newsmagazine that airs midday and is syndicated nationally by PRI. Links and airdates below: How to Survive Disasters 9/27/2011 Eradicating Guinea Worm 10/12/2011 How to choose a Secure Password 10/17/2011 Long Bike Trails 11/17/2011 Lipitor off…
I conducted a Q&A with a nurse who coordinated a flu clinic for Occupy Boston protestors. The CommonHealth blog at WBUR posted it.
I took a class on knife sharpening at Stoddard’s, one of the oldest businesses in Boston (est. 1800). Then I wrote it up for WBUR’s Public Radio Kitchen.
A number of recent books have been published about the history and culture of Iraq, in large part a response to the 2003 invasion and current military situation there. Here’s the link to my review in the Nov/Dec 2005 Archaeology Magazine. I had limited space so was unable to give more props to perhaps my…
Jack Cheng, PhD 