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In an article about Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, an illustration of Dahmer's eyes and glasses

How Systemic Racism Protected a Murderer in ‘Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’

Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington

The recent Netflix series shows how racial biases helped the infamous serial killer get away with murder for 13 years.…

October 13, 2022

Various American football helmets lined up on a shelf

Along With Everything Else Wrong With His Infamous Tweet, Adam Schefter Proves Racism Toward Black Athletes Is an Ongoing Issue

Brett Hintz, University of Texas at Austin

Certain sports journalists continue to create a racially charged atmosphere with their disrespectful remarks.…

April 29, 2022

The Bon Appetit Scandal Shows the Need To Address Racism in the Workplace

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

Following a five-month hiatus prompted by revelations of systemic discrimination, the brand’s YouTube channel is back. Have they made meaningful changes, or are their new BIPOC creators just pure PR?…

November 17, 2020

Racism and Appropriation Are Running Rampant in the Food Industry

Aimi Wen, Duke University

From ignoring the contributions of chefs of color to appropriating foreign dishes, white supremacy often rears its ugly head in the culinary world.…

November 15, 2020

‘Lovecraft Country’ Shows the Horror of Both Ghosts and Racism

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

Using a Black main cast, the show uses the supernatural themes of H.P. Lovecraft to ask who the real monsters are.…

October 7, 2020

Illustration of the use of black-owned makeup brands.

Racism in the Makeup Industry Reveals the Importance of Black-Owned Makeup Brands

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

When white-owned makeup brands exclude people with darker skin tones, these companies are here to step up.…

August 17, 2020

The Death of Nicole Thea Forces Us To Reflect on Racism in Health Care

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The YouTuber's untimely death opens conversations on racial disparities in health care, especially as it relates to maternal mortality.…

July 26, 2020

A hand signaling the "live long and prosper" sign from Star Trek

How ‘Star Trek’ Still Tackles Racism Even 50 Years Later

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Far more than just a space show, the sci-fi franchise continues to explore complex moral topics from a wide variety of perspectives.…

July 24, 2020

Fiction Novels about racism can illustrate inequalities Black individuals face through systemic racism

These Two Novels Show That Good Intentions Won’t Dismantle Racism

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

‘Such a Fun Age’ and ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ illustrate that just avoiding overt racism isn’t enough to combat white supremacy on a systemic level.…

July 10, 2020

Rachel Cargle Takes No Prisoners With Her Anti-Racism Education

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

The Black activist teaches aspiring allies the art of confrontation and the need to overcome comfort to achieve change.…

July 9, 2020

In an article about anti-racism and environmentalism, a raised fist

Environmentalism and Anti-Racism Go Hand-In-Hand

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Our current climate crisis is intertwined with white supremacy and colonialism, and any movement to save the planet must take that into account.…

July 9, 2020

‘Lovely War’ Uses War and Ancient Myths To Depict 21st Century Racism

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

Julie Berry mixes the gods of Ancient Greece with romance and World War I, all in a novel that portrays the violence of white supremacy. …

June 26, 2020

In an article about his book Born a Crime, an illustration by Ellen Budell

Trevor Noah Says It Best in His Memoir ‘Born a Crime’: Racism Is Stupid

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

In this memoir, the comedian uses his personal experiences in South Africa and the U.S. to outline the fundamental irrationality behind racism — and why it continues to flourish.…

June 26, 2020

In a list of films addressing systemic racism, an illustration of famous Black historical figures behind an American flag and a man in a prison jumpsuit

10 Films That Can Help You Learn About Systemic Racism

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Here's a starting point for educating yourself about the history and effects of racial inequality in the United States.…

June 25, 2020

Different colored jewels representing the new album RTJ4

On ‘RTJ4,’ Run the Jewels Reminds Us That Racism Isn’t Confined to the Past

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Acting as an anthem for protests around the world, the rap duo's latest album is far from the first time the group has encouraged social change.…

June 18, 2020

"Feminist Antibodies" allows for Asian-American voices to be heard during a time of extreme exnophobia and discrimination.

‘Feminist Antibodies’ Is a Stern Rebuke to Coronavirus-Related Racism

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

The zine released by the Asian American Feminist Collective offers a communal response to the emerging anti-Asian xenophobia in the wake of COVID-19.…

May 5, 2020

Year of the Ox (pictured above) and their new single 'viral' touches on the struggles Asian-Americans are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Year of the Ox Responds to Epidemic-Fueled Anti-Asian Racism With ‘Viral’

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

The Korean American rap duo's latest music video comments on the surge in xenophobia directed at Asian Americans in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.…

April 29, 2020