combatting racism

What’s the Deal With Omicron: The World’s Racist Response to Southern Africa

Isabella Savides, University of Pretoria

Despite the fact that scientists from South Africa discovered and first informed the world of the new COVID-19 variant, the region is being blamed for its origin.…

December 14, 2021

A screenshot of Borat in "Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm"

Is ‘Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm’ Offensive or Genius?

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The sequel to the 2006 film has many outrageous scenes, but they're lined with satire and criticism of today's America.…

November 9, 2020

Khalil Gibran Muhammad, author of 'The Condemnation of Blackness' speaking at an event

‘The Condemnation of Blackness’ Provides Crucial Reflections on Racist Number-Crunching

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

Khalil Gibran Muhammad’s exploration of African Americans during the Progressive Era unveils the prejudice behind evidence of Black criminality.…

July 19, 2020

Illustration by June Le of a woman in 'Little Fires Everywhere' over an upside down home

‘Little Fires Everywhere’ Shows the Harm in Microaggressions

Anna Swenson, Butler University

The Hulu miniseries uses everyday scenes to take on an all too persistent problem in the fight for racial equality.…

June 29, 2020

A main character from Dear White People checks her phone

‘Dear White People’ Is a Must-Watch Series for White College Students

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

Netflix's original series seeks to introduce its audience to a firsthand view of the challenges facing Black university students.…

June 27, 2020

In an article about Instagram accounts, a photo of a phone atop a laptop and next to some earbuds

10 Instagram Accounts To Follow That Center Black Voices and Issues

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Keep your feed filled with content about the Black Lives Matter movement, and see the impact and value of Black creators.…

June 22, 2020

7 Episodes of ‘Decoded’ That Should Be Required Watching for Mankind

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

The MTV series approaches uncomfortable topics, such as classism, racism and transgender tropes, in a comedic yet thought-provoking way.…

June 13, 2018

Covert Racism: How to Spot It and Stop It

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

A lot of the time, racism is discreet and at times even unintentional, but whether the act is malicious or incidental, it needs to be addressed.…

January 9, 2017

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