Posts Tagged ‘Racism’
Black History Month scrutinized amid conservative backlash to race in education
As teachers conduct their Black History Month curriculum amid the conservative backlash against certain lessons on race, some worry about the future of the annual celebration as well as its place in education.
Read MoreBlack lawmakers cite racism as Missouri House OKs crime bill
As Missouri Republicans crack down on crime, some lawmakers and citizens wonder about racial motivations for these bills.
Read Morere:mancipation – Opening Celebration
Using the sculpture “Emancipation Group” as its central focus re:mancipation will seek to explore, dissect, and better understand racism in America.
Read MoreRacial disparities can affect brain development in Black children, new study finds
According to a recent survey, the health inequities faced by Black Americans includes brain development issues in children.
Read MoreWhat Can Teachers Do About Colorism?
Not every Black child experienced racism the same as their peers. Those with darker skin witness a preference for light skin from a young age.
Read MoreJury Awards $1million to Oregon woman told ‘I don’t serve Black people’
Rose Wakefield has won a racial discrimination cases against an Oregon gas station attendant who refused to serve her.
Read MoreWe Should All Be Paying Attention To The San Francisco Reparations Proposal
San Francisco could set the precedent for reparations in the United States, and the advisory committee has detailed how it would work.
Read MoreBank to pay $31M redlining settlement, DOJ’s largest ever
In a historic ruling, City National Bank owes $31 million to people of color who were unfairly denied mortgages.
Read MoreThe art of the denial
Racism deniers fall back on several tropes to justify their ignorance of an issue that colors the lives of millions of people every day.
Read MoreJan. 6 response would have been ‘vastly different’ if rioters were Black, House sergeant at arms told investigators
The act of domestic terrorism on January 6th and the leniency afforded members of the mob are the definition of white privilege.
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