Institutional racism

The Hidden Curriculum for FGLI Students

Many first-generation, low-income individuals just starting college face a wide range of unexpected challenges that are left unacknowledged at an institutional level.…

September 12, 2021

In an article about food inequality, empty grocery store shelves

Food Inequality in the United States Is Deeply Intertwined With Race

Michael Boland, DePaul University

It is something that is necessary to sustain life, but for many communities, it's not as easy to obtain.…

June 2, 2021

Illustration by Diana Egan for the podcast Nice White Parents

‘Nice White Parents’ Podcast Looks at School Segregation

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

Chana Joffe-Walt uses a compelling narrative style to examine racial and class tension in schools — with students facing the consequences for racial and economic inequalities.…

September 21, 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

‘How To Be an Antiracist’ Asks Us To Go Beyond Just Being Non-Racist

Dylan Kazanova, University of Texas at San Antonio

Ibram X. Kendi’s newest book mixes personal narrative and political analysis to examine how structural racism manifests itself today — oftentimes unconsciously.…

November 18, 2019

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