Jun 15 U.K.'s Boris Johnson creates anti-racism panel, but critics want more By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Writing in Monday's Daily Telegraph newspaper, Johnson said the body would look at “all aspects of inequality — in employment, in health outcomes, in academic and all other walks of life.”… Continue reading
Jun 10 Making people aware of their implicit biases doesn't usually change minds. But here's what does work By Betsy Mason, Knowable Magazine Psychologists have yet to find a way to diminish hidden prejudice, but they do have strategies for thwarting discrimination. Continue reading
Jun 05 What to read, listen to and watch to learn about institutional racism By Bella Isaacs-Thomas The myriad consequences of institutional racism is a matter of national conversation and reflection. This list is just a starting point. Continue reading
Jun 01 Watch 7:32 Minneapolis' long history of policing black and white communities differently By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Mike Fritz The problems with criminal justice in Minnesota’s Twin Cities extend beyond the George Floyd case. Of the 100 largest metro areas in the country, Minneapolis’ income gap between black and white families is the second largest, at nearly $50,000, and… Continue watching
Apr 09 The long history of racism against Asian Americans in the U.S. By Adrian De Leon, The Conversation How should Asian Americans respond to rising anti-Asian racist actions? History may offer some lessons during the pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch 6:14 COVID-19 may not discriminate based on race -- but U.S. health care does Health officials have stressed that the coronavirus doesn’t discriminate based on race or ethnicity. But disparities long present in the U.S. medical system are now driving what some call a crisis within a crisis: black and brown communities across the… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 6:36 Asian Americans report rise in racist attacks amid pandemic As coronavirus has spread across the U.S., so have reports of violence against people of Asian descent, and the FBI warns a surge in hate crimes could be yet to come. These fears have led to the creation of a… Continue watching
Apr 01 'I am not a virus.' How this artist is illustrating coronavirus-fueled racism By Stephanie García Inspired by recent events, Korean-Swedish artist Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom is addressing the hostility Asians increasingly are facing during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Continue reading
Feb 17 Portugal leaders rally around racially abused soccer player By Barry Hatton, Associated Press Prime Minister Antonio Costa said the incident was "unacceptable" and urged police and soccer authorities to make an example of those responsible by handing down tough punishment. Continue reading
Jan 20 Why Harry and Meghan's 'Megxit' is a crossroads for the UK on race By Courtney Vinopal When the duke and duchess of Sussex first announced that they intended to “step back” from their duties, it came as no surprise to the United Kingdom’s communities of color. Continue reading