Race and Justice in America
Elizabeth Leiba writes an op-ed sharing a story she “had to share” after Kyle Rittenhouse posted his $2 million bail.
Structural racism is taking a toll on children’s mental health
“Racism and social inequality don’t just affect adults. Here's why they have a profound impact on the mental health of children of color.”
The Racist Roots of American Policing: From Slave Patrols to Traffic Stops
A historical look at the origins of the tensions between the police and black communities
US Racial Disparities in 6 charts
Take a look at some startling U.S racial disparities in 6 charts
COVID-19 Deaths: This Illustration of Systemic Racism Should Be a Call to Action
“While the novel coronavirus has hit people of all ethnic and racial groups, preliminary data make it increasingly clear that Blacks have been hit the hardest.”
Racial Disparities in Education
Race and class are inextricably linked in the U.S. When comparing the poverty level of racially concentrated systems, a clear divide emerges. Predominantly white districts are far better off than their heavily nonwhite peers. These statistics confirm what we know about income inequality and the effects of segregation
Five Things Students can do About Racism
Our own Dr. Alex Pieterse was quoted in a special piece on racism for children in Science News for Kids.
The Real Reason Black Kids Benefit From Black Teachers
A recent study finds that for black students, having even one black teacher can make a huge difference.
Healing the Hurt
Trauma-Informed Approaches to the Health of Boys and Young Men of Color.
The Story of Robert Jones
Jones' case stands out as one of the most wrongful convictions ever seen. The judge who sentenced him, says his skin color sealed his fate.
Why 14 Black Male Cambridge Students Posed for This Photo
Learn more about the intended message behind a photo that has been liked more than 2,000 times on Facebook.
Healing the Hidden Wounds of Racial Trauma
This article examines racial trauma and highlights strategies for healing and transformation.
Racial Trauma is Real
A group of mental health professionals have called for the recognition of racial trauma as its own mental health concern.
Just Like My Mother: How We Inherit Our Parents' Tragedies
Learn more about intergenerational trauma.
Racism: A Worldwide Phenomenon
"I am Belgian and now they're going to stop telling me to go back to my country. Because this is my country" --Cécile Djunga