Tag: racism
Antisemitism alleged at Oak Park-River Forest HS
Can a school really handle the different viewpoints about the war between Israel and Hamas? Some think they should but don't.
Affirmative Action Banned in College Admissions
The Supreme Court ruled that using affirmative action in college admissions decisions is unconstitutional; policy shifts will follow.
In Close Call, Court Upholds Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that race may play a role in congressional districting maps in the interest of nondiscrimination.
Supreme Court to rule, again, on college admissions
Does affirmative action in college admissions make sense? Does it help students, universities, or society at all?
Is this critical race theory?
In teaching America's racist past, including the Jim Crow laws, a TN judge ruled that kids should be allowed to use their own minds to decide.
Rittenhouse acquitted; Kenosha schools go virtual
Schools around the courthouse have switched to virtual learning mode in anticipation of any unrest after the verdict.
Ravens d. Broncos, 23-7
There's a double standard apparent when we consider African American quarterbacks playing actively at the top level of pro football.
R. Kelly finally convicted of sex trafficking
Singer R Kelly was convicted Monday of 8 counts of sex trafficking and 1 count of racketeering. He faces life in prison.
Study finds increasing suicide rates among Black girls
Why are Black adolescent girls committing suicide at increasingly higher rates in the US? Could it be an effect of racism and prejudice?
Students report environmental racism in Houston
Environmental racism has plagued the Houston Metropolitan Area for decades, mainly because oil treatment plants are located near communities of color.