Posts by Nicole Martinez
Sotomayor and Jackson slam idea that U.S. is ‘colorblind’
Justices Sotomayor and Brown Jackson are not staying quiet about the Supreme Court’s decisions to strike down affirmative action.
Read MoreSupreme Court strikes down college affirmative action programs
The Supreme Court has officially struck down a law that many believe made college admissions more fair to people of color.
Read MoreSlavery’s descendants: America’s family secret
A Reuters report reveals on politicians’ slaveholding ancestors encourages us to think critically about our nation’s past.
Read MoreSupreme Court Ruling Presents Challenges for Innocent Federal Prisoners
Innocence may no longer matter for some wrongfully convicted prisoners are a recent Supreme Court decision.
Read MorePhilip Schuyler Is Knocked Off His Pedestal in Albany
Civil War general Philip J. Schuyler is in the public eye again, and this time not just because of Hamilton.
Read MoreHow ex-Confederates spread racist attitudes far and wide after the Civil War
The National Bureau of Economic Research has traced the impact of former Confederates migrating from the south and brining racism with them.
Read MoreTori Bowie’s death shows how pervasive racial disparities are in maternal health
Health disparities are especially concerning for pregnant Black women, and success and money aren’t an effective buffer.
Read MoreLarge-scale study will culminate in the Oxford Dictionary of African American English, a dream come true for historian Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Oxford University Press will build on the idea of Henry Louis Gates Jr. with their upcoming African American dictionary.
Read MoreBlack Birders Reach New Heights During 4th Annual Black Birders Week
For four years, this annual event has recognized Black bird watchers who might otherwise be ignored or mistreated while enjoying their hobby.
Read MoreWhy Some Companies Are Saying ‘Diversity and Belonging’ Instead of ‘Diversity and Inclusion’
One consulting agency is among the organizations aiming to make everyone feel welcome in the workplace rather than fostering division.
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