Controversy Surrounding Filmmaker Nate Parker Highlights Need to Dismantle Rape Culture at Societal Level ArticleOctober 21, 2016 Controversy Surrounding Filmmaker Nate Parker Highlights Need to Dismantle Rape Culture at Societal Level If these issues are only publicly discussed in the context of a cult of celebrity, then the hyperbolic debate will continue to miss the real issue. Oct 21, 2016 Sam Fulwood III
Say It Ain’t So, Ruth Bader Ginsburg ArticleOctober 14, 2016 Say It Ain’t So, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Justice Ginsburg’s rant about Colin Kaepernick proves that even the best allies sometimes stumble when walking the walk. Oct 14, 2016 Sam Fulwood III
The United States Can’t Wait for More Professors of Color ArticleOctober 7, 2016 The United States Can’t Wait for More Professors of Color Accelerating demographic forces make increasing diversity on college faculties all the more important. Oct 7, 2016 Sam Fulwood III
Where Are the Gifted and Talented Black Students? ArticleSeptember 27, 2016 Where Are the Gifted and Talented Black Students? Social and institutional barriers are keeping African American students from the ranks of gifted and talented programs. Sep 27, 2016 Naomi Kellogg
Hate and Discrimination in the Wake of September 11 ArticleSeptember 15, 2016 Hate and Discrimination in the Wake of September 11 The association of Muslims with terrorists in the wake of the 9/11 attacks continues to affect the nation in myriad ways. Sep 15, 2016 Anumita Kaur
Football Fever and Patriotic Fervor ArticleSeptember 9, 2016 Football Fever and Patriotic Fervor Colin Kaepernick’s silent protest reminds Americans that calling out injustice is more glorious than scoring touchdowns. Sep 9, 2016 Sam Fulwood III
Stepping Away from Racism ArticleSeptember 2, 2016 Stepping Away from Racism Purging prejudice from the pews will move America closer toward a long overdue racial reconciliation. Sep 2, 2016 Sam Fulwood III
The Intersection of Policing and Race ReportSeptember 1, 2016 The Intersection of Policing and Race Bridging the divide between communities of color and law enforcement begins by recognizing that discord is rooted in the origins of policing in America. Sep 1, 2016 Danyelle Solomon
Police Gone Wild ArticleAugust 19, 2016 Police Gone Wild The U.S. Department of Justice’s report on Baltimore chronicles yet another police department that routinely abused its power and violated the civil rights of African Americans. Aug 19, 2016 Sam Fulwood III
Broadening Our Policy Awareness to Include Urban Native Americans ArticleJuly 29, 2016 Broadening Our Policy Awareness to Include Urban Native Americans Much of the United States’ policy support is currently reserved for tribal members living on reservations, leaving Native Americans who live in urban areas without much recourse. Jul 29, 2016 Sam Fulwood III
A Voting Rights Story ReportJuly 22, 2016 A Voting Rights Story Over his nearly 50 years in the North Carolina state legislator, Rep. Mickey Michaux helped increase voting rights and participation. However, recent efforts in the state are putting these advances at risk. Jul 22, 2016 Sam Fulwood III
When Words Fail Us ArticleJuly 14, 2016 When Words Fail Us Practical policy reforms—not just more conversation—are needed to address the recent violence between police and the African American community. Jul 14, 2016 Sam Fulwood III