All Posts in #racial inequality
Why Two Stories About Missing Women In Tennessee Received Different Coverage
Carol Liebler, professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Tennessee Lookout article “A Tale of Two Missing Memphis Women.” The article explains the concept of Missing White Women Syndrome, which was recently seen by the media’s…
How does learning about past racial injustice inform understanding current racial discrimination?
A recently released study coauthored by a Syracuse University researcher reveals how beliefs and political affiliations shape the public’s understanding about racial inequalities. The paper, “Historical information and beliefs about racial inequality,” was released earlier this year and published in…
“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…