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Images that bred racism now used to fight it
By Dina Kaur “It’s not going to do any good for us to pretend that hatred does not exist,” said Ruth Ann Jones during a Michigan State University Libraries special collections Zoom session: Unpacking Racist Stereotypes. The April 1 session … Continue reading
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Anti-Asian violence fueled by model minority myth
The model minority myth plays a role in today’s violence against Asians. Its damages have several dimensions. The myth is that Asians are universally successful. You can learn about where the myth came from and why it is not true … Continue reading
What is the meaning of Kwanzaa? It has 7
When the Bias Busters class that published “100 Questions and Answers About African Americans,” it encountered questions about Kwanzaa. Here is how that went in our guide: What is Kwanzaa? Kwanzaa is a celebration of African heritage and principles. It … Continue reading
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Faith, race and politics clash
Associated Press reporter Elana Schor reported on weekend violence at four Washington, D.C., churches: the attacks “raised questions among some clergy and churchgoers about why more fellow Christians were not speaking out against the incidents.” The damage accompanied rallies by … Continue reading
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First Black U.S. cardinal speaks on social issues
The first African American Roman cardinal in the United States is not expected to be a quiet one. It’s not his style. Wilton Gregory was one of 13 Roman Catholic cardinals elevated 28 by Pope Francis, who according to National … Continue reading
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What is the African American national anthem?
National Football League sidelines became the center of controversy again on Thanksgiving when players for Detroit and Houston took a knee during the national anthem to protest continuing racial injustices and inequities. Additionally, fans heard a song known colloquially as … Continue reading
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NFL to field first all-Black officiating team
When the National Football League’s Los Angeles Rams play the Buccaneers at Tampa Bay on Nov. 23, the game will be officiated by an all-Black crew. It has been a long time coming. Burt Toler broke this color line 55 … Continue reading
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Definition of racism expanded after 22-year-old’s email
Two months ago today, Merriam-Webster posted an updated and expanded definition of “racism,” a change prompted by a new college graduate. The addition was proposed by Kennedy Mitchum, 22, a 2020 Drake University major in public relations and law; politics … Continue reading
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TV journalist rocks braids, empowers others
Applause for Michigan State journalism grad Treasure Roberts, now a reporter and fill-in anchor at WMBD/WYZZ News in Peoria, Illinois. Roberts had the spine to disregard the advice of a new director about her reel, the compilation of video clips … Continue reading
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Associated Press explains its capitalization of Black and white
The AP, arbiter of writing style in thousands of new publications, today explained why its June decision to capitalize Black in reference to ethnicity and culture will not be followed by capitalizing white in such contexts. These are some of … Continue reading
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