“…I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons [...]
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The Continuing Racial Dilemma
on September 4th, 2014
By Ted Bagley : Though I agree that racism is alive and well in our country, Ferguson, Missouri is simply a symptom of a more prolific problem of our not respecting ourselves. This dilemma tends to perpetuate the larger issue of institutional racism in this country which promotes the lack of respect we receive from [...]
A Symposium on Racism, Discrimination & Racial Equality
on March 8th, 2013
This symposium aims to open up discussions around issues of discrimination and racism, highlighting how they are often challenged and negotiated, as well as identifying strategies for community (and self) empowerment. Bringing together students, researchers and practitioners from across different fields
Racism Has No Place in Public Office
There are moments when the words of public officials rise above politics. There are also moments when they fall beneath the standards of basic human decency. The recent comments by Senator Celeste Josefina Amarilla Goitia belong to the latter. Public office is not merely a position of authority; it is a position of trust. Every statement made [...]