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100 years after Chicago’s Red Summer race riots, the lasting legacy of segregation is crystal clear
By Terrence Chappell This summer marks the 100th anniversary of Chicago’s 1919 race riots, which triggered an onslaught of inequality that cost the city’s Black community a second causality behind lives lost—opportunity.
Black academics need to stop reproducing anti-Black notions of exceptionalism
By CJ I received my undergraduate degree at a public institution, and now I am at an Ivy League. This is my first dive into the world of elite academia, and soon I will leave this program with both my degree and my brokenness. Though I am proud to be receiving my Master’s degree from […]
Why “privilege” is counter-productive social justice jargon
By Arielle Iniko Newton I first heard the term “white privilege” in college after the predominately white student government association refused to allow a Black-only mixer for Black students and professors. A Black student organizer reasoned that a campus sanctioned Black-only event was necessary because “white privilege” meant that white students inherently had access to […]
If Betsy DeVos’ Nomination Tells Us Anything, It’s That We Can’t Wait To Educate Our Own Youth
By: Imani J. Jackson “Make America Think Again,” several protestors’ signs read at a Jacksonville, Florida Sister March to the historic Women’s March on Washington. So far, 673 solidarity marches have been recorded and nearly five million people participated worldwide. The signs, a play on President Donald Trump’s co-opted Ronald Reagan catchphrase, and several Plural-led […]
‘Justice for All’ Should Embrace Black America’s Neglected Health Disparities
The following piece is from The Christian Post. It was written by Peter Hotez. By: Peter Hotez This weekend’s protest march in Washington DC highlighted an urgent need for dialogue and concrete steps to repair important national racial divides, yet an important one barely mentioned were disparities in health.
More CPS grads are getting college diplomas, though racial gaps persist
The following piece is from Catalyst Chicago. It was written by Melissa Sanchez. By: Melissa Sanchez Back in 2006, Chicago researchers released a startling report on the post-secondary success of CPS students. The study ultimately concluded that just eight of every 100 high school freshmen would end up getting a college degree. The numbers […]
What White Privilege Really Means
The following piece is from The New York Times. It was written by George Yancy and Naomi Zack. By: George Yancy and Naomi Zack This is the first in a series of interviews with philosophers on race that I am conducting for The Stone. This week’s conversation is with Naomi Zack, a professor of philosophy at […]
Report: U.S. high school dropout rate reaches new low, driven by improvements by blacks, Hispanics
More U.S. high school students are staying in school, according to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. As a result, the national dropout rate reached a record low last year.
With new report, NWLC calls for equal opportunities for African American girls
The National Women’s Law Center has released a new report that shows how dire it is for African American girls. As battles ensue for racial and gender equality, the NWLC’s report, “Unlocking Opportunity for African-American Girls: A Call to Action for Educational Equity,” advocates for the dissolution of discriminatory practices against African American girls, and […]
Dropout Nation: poverty is the effect
The following post originally appeared on Dropout Nation under the title, “Poverty is the Effect.” Dropout Nation is the leading online outlet covering and commenting on American public education and school reform. By: Michael Holzman The association of poverty, especially the poverty of black families, with the comparative lack of educational achievement and educational attainment of […]
Conversations We Are Not Having: Black Reparations is About Much More Than Slavery
By: William Darity Jr., Duke University The excellent recent article by Ta-Nehisi Coates in The Atlantic has rejuvenated the national conversation over reparations for black Americans. One of the most impressive aspects of Coates’ article is his emphasis on events and conditions during the 20th century as the basis for black reparations.
Young man seeks to inspire, provide resources to college students with new book
Ethan Brisby was the first to attend college in his family, and like many students, figuring out how to pay for his education was at the top of his list. As a way to give back to the young urban community, the Morehouse College graduate has written a book detailing ways to pay for college.