All Posts in #racial inequality
“Research reveals gaping racial disparities in suburban arrests”
Danielle Taana Smith, professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, was quoted in the Albany Times-Union article “Research reveals gaping racial disparities in suburban arrests.” The…
Voices Matter: Why You Need to Talk About Race
Syracuse University’s Orange Academy-Online will offer Voices Matter: Why You Need to Talk About Race, a six-week interactive online workshop, from March 15-April 23, 2021. The virtual course will meet weekly on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. ET. A limited…
‘The Crisis of Democracy: A Marshall Plan for the Biden Administration’
Danielle Taana Smith, professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, wrote an op-ed for LA Progressive titled “The Crisis of Democracy: A Marshall Plan for the…
“A More Inclusive View of MoMA’s Sculpture Garden”
Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems was featured in the New York Times piece, “A More Inclusive View of MoMA’s Sculpture Garden.” The New York Times Style Magazine article series aims to “highlight a recent or little-shown work by a…
“Carrie Mae Weems’ Newest Project Examines The Disproportionate Impact Of COVID-19 On Black Americans.”
WNYC New York Public Radio ran a feature on Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems entitled, “Carrie Mae Weems’ Newest Project Examines The Disproportionate Impact Of COVID-19 On Black Americans.” Weems started the new project, “RESIST COVID TAKE 6!”, to…
“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…
“America’s original sin: Floyd death prompts historical soul-searching.”
Assistant Professor of Political Science Steven White, from the Maxwell School, was interviewed by Agence France-Presse for the article “America’s original sin: Floyd death prompts historical soul-searching.” The article focuses on rethinking race in American history. “I think for a…
Brands are standing against racial inequality
Many notable brands have taken public stances in favor of Americans protesting racial inequality. The pressure that companies feel to speak out on these important issues has greatly increased. As such, some of the biggest companies are quickly reacting on the…
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…