Department of Education to Investigate Alleged Discrimination in Richmond Schools
The Department of Education will investigate whether public schools in Richmond, Virginia, discriminate against black and disabled students,…
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Why Are Asian Americans Missing From Our Textbooks?
Ethnic studies classes are slowly gaining traction in elementary and secondary education, but Asian Americans still remain largely…
What Is a Think Tank? Who Is a Think Tank?
Until racial diversity in think tanks reaches critical mass, perhaps the simplest metric for improvement will be a…
Racial Bias in Criminal Risk Scores Is Mathematically Inevitable
An analysis of bias against black defendants in criminal risk scores has prompted research showing that the disparity…
Disability Hate Crimes Have Hidden Racial Implications
But is there a way to solve one problem without creating another?
Can Southside St. Petersburg Fight Off Gentrification?
In the face of encroaching gentrification, one historically black Florida neighborhood — and its longtime residents —is fighting back. By…
The Curious Co-Mingling of Race, Genes, and Health
A new study shows how understanding the “shopping cart” of race and ethnicity may be crucial to finding…
Trump Supporters Are More Likely to Oppose Public Policies When They Think About Black People
That’s the finding of a new study by two political scientists. By Lisa Wade Donald Trump greets supporters…
Can Black-Owned Banks Survive a Digital Economy?
Almost a year after the #BankBlack campaign first began, will black-owned backs be able to sustain the momentum and attract younger clienteles?
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…