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Tag: racism

Opinion

When things get ugly, Whites circle the wagons

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 - by Frank Erickson - Leave a Comment

‘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 - Leave a Comment

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 - Leave a Comment

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
race relations
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
Sports / Vikings/NFL

Lawsuit exposes NFL’s longstanding racism 

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 - by Charles Hallman

‘The process for Black coaches revolves around two outcomes: one and done or never.’

Lawsuit exposes NFL’s longstanding racism  Read More
Brian Flores
National / News / Sports

Ex-Miami Dolphins head coach sues NFL, three teams for racist hiring practices

February 3, 2022February 9, 2022 - by Jim Handrigan

Former Miami Dolphins Coach Brian Flores filed a lawsuit against the NFL and three teams alleging racism.

Ex-Miami Dolphins head coach sues NFL, three teams for racist hiring practices Read More
Featured / National / News

Critical race theory and the banning of Black authors in schools, libraries, and prison

January 25, 2022January 25, 2022 - by Stacy M. Brown

Since September 2021, at least 230 challenges have been made against Black-authored books.

Critical race theory and the banning of Black authors in schools, libraries, and prison Read More
National / News

World dignitaries react to death of Bishop Desmond Tutu

December 27, 2021December 29, 2021 - by Stacy M. Brown

‘Archbishop Tutu was grounded in the struggle for liberation and justice in his own country, but also concerned with injustice everywhere.’

World dignitaries react to death of Bishop Desmond Tutu Read More
Opinion

Stop normalizing Islamophobia

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 - by Farrah Hassen

For Muslim Americans like myself, it’s another painful reminder of prevailing hatred in the country we call home.

Stop normalizing Islamophobia Read More
Opinion

Critical Race Theory controversy is about denial of truth

November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 - by Robert Koehler

Money-saturated right-wingers have seized the term strategically as a convenient rallying cry for their agenda.

Critical Race Theory controversy is about denial of truth Read More
Local / News

Prior Lake High investigates student’s racist social media post (updated)

November 10, 2021November 15, 2021 - by Feven Gerezgiher - 3 Comments.

Prior Lake High School administrators are investigating a racist video posted on social media by one of the students.

Prior Lake High investigates student’s racist social media post (updated) Read More

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