Posts Tagged ‘Racism’
Would a White Girl Be Prosecuted for a Botched Science Experiment?
We wonder about the role played by race after the arrest of a Black student for a science experiment gone wrong.
Read MoreCNN’s Lack of Diversity Shows in the “Dark-Skinned Males” Comment
by Dr. Boyce Watkins When you use a loosely-defined term such as “dark-skinned male” to describe the suspect of one of the most notorious crimes in American history, you should fully expect that people are going to become angry with you. So, when CNN’s John King went there, all Hades broke loose in the…
Read MoreBlack Unemployment Driven By White America’s Favors For Friends
A new book busts myths about Black people in the workplace, finding that racism and stereotypes prevent employment success.
Read MoreGeorge Wallace’s Daughter, Peggy Wallace Kennedy Aims To Fight Her Father’s Legacy
Forty Eight years ago in Selma, Alabama an event that became known as “Bloody Sunday” took place. During that time the governor of Alabama was George Wallace ordered that the civil rights march be stopped and it resulted in the now infamous event. His daughter Kennedy Wallace has now become a fixture at the anniversary ceremonies and continues to fight for civil rights and help educate everyone on the mistakes her father made.
Read MoreA baby, the N word and a slap for Jonah Bennett
According to a child’s mother and at least one witness, a man on an airplane used a racial slur before slapping a nearby Black baby.
Read MoreSeries of Brooklyn Billboards Put Racial Inequity on Display
Several Brooklyn billboards now feature information about racism in a recent awareness campaign.
Read MoreIntentional Bias in North Carolina
Three people on death row have had their sentences changed after successfully proving racial bias in their cases.
Read MoreWhy We Need a New Emancipation Proclamation
What was once a groundbreaking end to slavery falls short at combating modern racism in the United States.
Read MoreFBI: Hate crimes down nationally; nearly half are racial
A recent FBI report has good news about hate crimes–they’re decreasing–but that may not mean much for Black Americans.
Read MoreJim Clyburn: Susan Rice Attacks Are Racial Code
Some are wondering whether criticisms of U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice are based in reality or racism.
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