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Anti Black Racism in US Academic Contexts

UA German Department

The second campus week virtual event on anti-Black racism in U.S. academic contexts featured Dr. Gloria J. Wilson and Dr. Stephanie Troutman Robbins, who shared their experiences transitioning from public school teaching to higher education while confronting the persistence of systemic bias. Despite …

Why Defunding The Police Was Such A Stupid Idea - Coleman Hughes

Chris Williamson

Looking back at 2020, Coleman Hughes argues that the collective reaction to George Floyd's death was driven more by a desire for performative empathy and signaling than by an accurate understanding of systemic issues. He suggests that many people felt compelled to apologize or make reparations witho …