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Race
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The Far Reach of Racism in Ferguson
A new report by the Justice Department in the Ferguson investigation shows just how far racial bias can extend.
The Environment of Social Justice
There’s a significantly higher concentration of environmental hazards and degradation in black communities, but no leaders to work toward solutions.
All Snowflakes Look the Same
After I moved to Wisconsin to pursue an education, other people’s racial perceptions began to pursue me.
Lighter Skinned Blacks and Hispanics Are Seen as Being More Intelligent
New research suggests bias also can be found within racial categories.
Black Diseases Matter Too
Could the brutality of slavery still have an effect on the health of African Americans, who continue to live shorter lives, on average, than whites?
One of the Biggest Banks in the Country Is Being Sued for Racial Discrimination
An unusual lawsuit against M&T Bank draws on secret videotapes and recordings to argue that the bank’s loan officers discriminated against blacks, Latinos, and Asians who applied for mortgages.
Who’s Policing the Police?
One solution to improve officers' relationships with their communities: holding the bad cops accountable.
Elite University Degrees Do Not Protect Black People From Racism
A new study involved sending fictional job applications with white- or black-sounding names out to potential employers. The response? Not what we had hoped for.
Everybody Knows NBA Players Smoke Marijuana
Athletes, the media, and marijuana: On organizational authority and racial framing in sport.