New research from Brookings and the National Collaborative for Health Equity shows Americans are rejecting racial bias and building meaningful cross-racial relationships at historic rates.
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The hidden game: Examining implicit bias in sports and beyond
The roar of the NFL Draft has faded, the hopeful cries of newly selected players echoing into the professional arena. For approximately 250 college athletes, a lifelong dream has materialized — the chance to continue playing the game they love at the highest level. Among them, a select few, the perceived elite, are expected not […]
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Local civil rights group demands accountability from U.S. Bank after racial discrimination incident
‘It is unfathomable that U.S. Bank would fail to learn the lesson that calling the police on a Black man for a petty offense could lead to criminalization, or worse, a death sentence.’
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New study reveals Blacks’ deep distrust of U.S. institutions
Despite the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on Black communities, 49% of African Americans say they will not avail themselves of the vaccine.
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NFL fan behavior could reflect implicit bias
The NFL fan base is arguably the most biased against the over three-fourths of its players who are Black.