In 1921, White rioters destroyed a beacon of Black prosperity and security. They killed as many as 300 black Tulsans, left thousands homeless, and ransacked … The massacre of black wall streetRead more
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Managers exhibiting bias based on race, gender, disability
In a study that examined bias in the workplace, a University of Florida researcher found that those in management positions demonstrate explicit and implicit bias … Managers exhibiting bias based on race, gender, disabilityRead more
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The Buffalo Attack Is Part of a Long History of Racial Terror
Our Buffalo community is grieving right now. We’re grieving for Pearl Young, a grandmother who volunteered every Saturday at her church’s food pantry. We’re grieving … The Buffalo Attack Is Part of a Long History of Racial TerrorRead more
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The Deep Roots of the Racial Wealth Gap
In the more than 150 years since the end of the Civil War, Black American wealth remains a fraction of that held by White Americans. … The Deep Roots of the Racial Wealth GapRead more
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Inside the Smithsonian’s “Racial Brain Collection”
The Washington Post that revealed the Smithsonian Institution holds a so-called racial brain collection that contains 255 brains gathered in the first half of the … Inside the Smithsonian’s “Racial Brain Collection”Read more
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‘Structural racism’ cited in study of breast-biopsy delays
Black and Asian women are more likely than white women to experience significant delays in getting breast biopsies after a mammogram identifies an abnormality. Moreover, … ‘Structural racism’ cited in study of breast-biopsy delaysRead more
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Police Attack Children’s Crusade with Dogs & Water Cannons in Birmingham, Alabama
Beginning May 2nd, 1963, thousands of children began a week-long series of protests against segregation in Birmingham. The campaign came known as the Children’s Crusade. … Police Attack Children’s Crusade with Dogs & Water Cannons in Birmingham, AlabamaRead more
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Murdering Black Lives Matter Protester
Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he’s “working as swiftly” as possible to pardon a U.S. Army sergeant who was just convicted Friday of murdering … Murdering Black Lives Matter ProtesterRead more
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Health burdens air pollution remain unequal among racial groups
Health benefits that have resulted from reductions in fine particulate air pollution aren’t distributed equally among populations in the U.S., a new Yale-led study finds. … Health burdens air pollution remain unequal among racial groupsRead more
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What’s in a name? The agonies of Aadhaar
“My name is Indu, but my first Aadhaar card made it ‘Hindu’. So I applied for a new card [seeking a correction], but they made … What’s in a name? The agonies of AadhaarRead more