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“Would resuming or halting the NBA season help the league’s efforts to fight racial inequality?”
African American Studies Department Chair and Associate Professor Herb Ruffin was interviewed by USA Today for the article “Would resuming or halting the NBA season help the league’s efforts to fight racial inequality?” The article weighs whether NBA players should…
“‘Optics matter.’ National Guard deployments amid unrest have a long and controversial history”
William Banks, Professor Emeritus at the College of Law, was interviewed by PBS NewsHour for the article “‘Optics matter.’ National Guard deployments amid unrest have a long and controversial history.” The article breaks down the legality and history behind the deployment…
Professor Whitney Phillips writes “How to Avoid Spreading Misinformation About the Protests”
Whitney Phillips, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, wrote a commentary, “How to Avoid Spreading Misinformation About the Protests” for Wired. Professor Phillips, an expert on media literacy…
“How to Spot Misinformation During George Floyd Protests”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Rolling Stone story “How to Spot Misinformation During George Floyd Protests.” The article gives recommendations for readers on how to avoid fake news and misinformation amid…
From West Virginia Labor Victory to Upcoming Walkout – We’re At a Critical Moment
On March 14, students plan to participate in a national school walkout to honor the lives of the 17 people killed at Stoneman Douglas High School nearly one month ago, and push lawmakers to pass stricter gun control laws. This…