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Tag: racism

Opinion

The hate that killed Tyre Nichols

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by James Trice - Leave a Comment

I believe the five Black police officers who murdered Tyre Nichols were acting according to the societal norm of racism and anti-Black hate. 

The hate that killed Tyre Nichols Read More
Featured / National / News

Black women endure legacy of racism in homeownership and making costly repairs

October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 - by Robin Bartram

Basic home maintenance a costly burden for many Black women.

Black women endure legacy of racism in homeownership and making costly repairs Read More
Opinion

​No room for Black folk, not even in fantasyland

October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 - by Oscar H. Blayton

This nonsensical manifestation of bigotry is even more pronounced in the backlash over the upcoming release of Disney Studios​’​ ‘The Little Mermaid.’

​No room for Black folk, not even in fantasyland Read More
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Featured / National / News

Conspiracy theories feed White nationalist hate

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 - by Sara Kamali

Conspiracy theories allow White nationalists to depict a world in which Black and Brown people are endangering the livelihoods, social norms and morals of White people.

Conspiracy theories feed White nationalist hate Read More
Sports

Racial taunting nothing new in sports

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 - by Charles Hallman - 1 Comment

No matter the level, from youth sports to pros, racial taunting has been a longstanding problem.

Racial taunting nothing new in sports Read More
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Featured / National / News

Queen Elizabeth’s legacy through the lens of colonialism and Black lives

September 8, 2022September 15, 2022 - by Stacy M. Brown - 1 Comment

The longest-reigning British monarch’s history on race will forever exist as part of her legacy.

Queen Elizabeth’s legacy through the lens of colonialism and Black lives Read More
Sports

Serena Williams’ legacy of challenging racism and sexism

September 3, 2022September 7, 2022 - by Erin Whiteside, University of Tennessee

There is no understating the impact Serena Williams has had on the game itself, especially on sports journalism.

Serena Williams’ legacy of challenging racism and sexism Read More
Opinion

When things get ugly, Whites circle the wagons

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 - by Frank Erickson

‘Shock and awe was a vicious unprovoked attack, so why didn’t Europe help Iraqis when the United States attacked in 2003?’

When things get ugly, Whites circle the wagons Read More
Jayland Walker
Featured / National / News

Police killings display flagrant racial double standards

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 - by Jon Jeter

Unarmed Black people are killed by police at a rate three times higher than Whites.

Police killings display flagrant racial double standards Read More
Opinion

The illusion of diversity and the reality of Whiteness

June 13, 2022June 14, 2022 - by Dr. Luke Tripp

White flight to gated suburbs, wide-scale White abandonment of public schools, and opposition to affirmative action are concrete evidence that many Whites do not truly value racial diversity.

The illusion of diversity and the reality of Whiteness Read More
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Featured / Local / News

Is racism a mental illness, or just plain evil?

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 - by Jon Jeter - 3 Comments.

What, other than madness, could have caused 18-year-old Payton Gendron to walk into the Tops supermarket in Buffalo and kill Black shoppers?

Is racism a mental illness, or just plain evil? Read More
Featured / Go Green

Where climate change and racial justice intersect 

May 4, 2022May 7, 2022 - by Charles Hallman

‘I want Black folks to know that climate is about Black lives.’

Where climate change and racial justice intersect  Read More
Featured / Local / News

State report confirms racism, sexism among Mpls police

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 - by Cole Miska

‘We found that MPD officers are more likely to stop vehicles with people of color and Indigenous individuals, and they treat Black and White individuals differently once they have pulled someone over.’

State report confirms racism, sexism among Mpls police Read More
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Education / Local / News

​College ‘answers the call’ with new racial justice program

April 15, 2022June 6, 2022 - by Jennifer Cherrier

The Racial Justice and Social Transformation Certificate is designed to build a cultural skill set relevant to every career and complements anyone in or pursuing a leadership role.

​College ‘answers the call’ with new racial justice program Read More
Arts & Culture / Movies

#OscarsSoWhite still plagues Hollywood’s highest achievement awards

March 26, 2022March 26, 2022 - by Frederick Gooding, Jr

Six years after #OscarsSoWhite, the Academy is still struggling to diversify the Hollywood film industry—perhaps a simple lack of imagination is to blame.

#OscarsSoWhite still plagues Hollywood’s highest achievement awards Read More
Featured / National / News

Racist double standards common immigration practice—including in U.S.

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 - by Mary Turck

Ukrainian refugees need and deserve the world’s sympathy, support and shelter. So do the rest of the world’s refugees—regardless of race.

Racist double standards common immigration practice—including in U.S. Read More
Featured / Local / News

​Blackface, ‘excited delirium’ revelations test Hennepin Healthcare’s anti-racism commitments

March 16, 2022March 17, 2022 - by Charles Hallman - 1 Comment

Hospital management was questioned about its commitment to changing the culture of the hospital system after photos featuring employees in blackface surfaced.

​Blackface, ‘excited delirium’ revelations test Hennepin Healthcare’s anti-racism commitments Read More
Local / News

White newspapers apologize for shameful past coverage of Blacks

March 8, 2022March 12, 2022 - by Lauren Victoria Burke

‘Through its news coverage and editorial opinions, The Sun sharpened, preserved and furthered the structural racism…’

White newspapers apologize for shameful past coverage of Blacks Read More
National / News

DOJ intervenes in Black couple’s home appraisal lawsuit

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022 - by Stacy M. Brown

‘We believe the White lady wanted to devalue our property because we are in a Black neighborhood, and the home belonged to a Black family.’

DOJ intervenes in Black couple’s home appraisal lawsuit Read More
Sports / Vikings/NFL

Fallout from NFL lawsuit continues

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 - by Charles Hallman

Adofo-Mensah had at least 11 qualified Black candidates to choose from in hiring the new Vikings coach.

Fallout from NFL lawsuit continues Read More

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