racism
‘The Hate U Give’ teaches us to read and act collectively
October 16, 2018Understanding the historical, social, and cultural forces that shape us is crucial for not only understanding our world, but also how to change it.
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Murder conviction of Chicago cop a turning point in the fight for justice
October 10, 2018The struggle will continue - but while the battle for justice remains, McDonald’s family can finally mourn their son in peace.
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‘Boys will be boys’: The racial double standards in the Kavanaugh case
October 3, 2018Generally, all else being equal, a person of color is going to receive a harsher sentence than a white person for the same criminal charge.
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NFL player Eric Reid says fight against racial injustice won’t stop
October 2, 2018“Racial injustice has been happening since my people have gotten here. So I just felt the need to say something about it."
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Van Dyke defense still trying to put Laquan McDonald on trial
September 27, 2018Trying to shift focus off their client, the defense called up several witnesses to testify on McDonald’s troubled past.
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