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.
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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.
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.
Don’t Believe the FBI’s Most Recent Hate Crime Statistics
Crimes targeting black and transgender Americans persist, but they are under-reported and under-recorded.
Unconscious Racial Bias Taints the Legal System
A recently published analysis finds reasons for concern at three levels of the legal process.
Cycles of Fear and Bias in the Criminal Justice System
Exploring the psychological roots of racial disparity in U.S. prisons.
Making Police Departments More Diverse Isn’t Enough
Local police departments should reflect the communities they serve, but fixing that alone won’t curb unnecessary violence.
Reading List: The Best Reporting on Children With Post-Traumatic Stress
What happens to children and teenagers exposed to violence in their own neighborhoods.
Slavery’s Legacy: Race-Based Economic Inequality
Two European researchers find a link between county-level slavery in 1860 and economic inequality today.