Does ‘Rogue One’ Heal Star Wars’ Track Record on Race?
After years of marginalizing people of color, the galaxy is finally catching up to the 21st century, according to this Star Wars scholar.
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Here Are Four Myths About Diversity in Science
There’s been a lot of talk about diversity in science lately: Minority scientists have written op-eds about their…
‘Diversity’ Is Losing Its Meaning—What Should We Say Instead?
There are great arguments for shifting semantics toward words like “inclusion” and “representation” — but what really matters is that…
Want to Close the Racial Wealth Gap? Diversify the Technology Industry
The tech industry represents the economy of the future, and America’s future won’t—and shouldn’t—look much too much like…
Being Black and Watching Obama From Abroad
Celebrating one of Barack Obama's greatest feats: making the color of American citizenship less white.
Contributing Editor for Diverse Voices
We’re hiring a contract editor to bring more writers of color onto our site. Pacific Standard is looking…
A Look at the Science as the Supreme Court Rules on Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court ruled today that the University of Texas may consider race in its admissions. The decision…
Seven Lessons About Hollywood From the Original Six
Takeaways from an unexpectedly controversial Reddit AMA.
America’s Problem With Writers of Color
Attempts to increase diversity must be coupled with an actual effort to realize how people of color crucially influence a society barreling toward change.
