The surprising racial bias against Asians
A Wharton study shows high level of racial bias against Asians and Indians
Black Americans overwhelmingly say unconscious bias is a major barrier in their lives
After a summer of protest, a poll shows large gaps between attitudes of Black and white people over bias and discrimination
Why Europe has a racism problem
The big challenge is to move from a perspective of individual discrimination towards addressing systemic racism.
'I am an American, too': Violence sparks new grief, reckoning for Asian Americans
"Please, somebody pay attention, please notice us," a congresswoman said.
What Students Are Saying About Race and Racism in America
We invited teenagers to join a moderated discussion about racial equity and justice. Here is a summary of the 2,000-plus thoughtful, passionate comments.
Rethinking racial stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination
Racial stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination reflect the human tendencies to conceptualize and value certain configurations of phenotypic features differently, and act on these thoughts and feelings in our interactions with members of racial categories.
Why We Need to Go Beyond Not Seeing Color—Even for Little Kids
Trying to understand the troubles with "color blindness" in a way kids can understand? Try one of these six metaphors.
Black Arab women tackle racist beauty ideals and stereotypes
Black Arab women are drawing inspiration from global anti-racism protests to fight back against long-standing discrimination and Middle Eastern beauty standards that favour light skin and straight hair.
Can we change racial bias?
Implicit racial bias is well-known in the research world, and it’s pervasive. Using the IAT, Harvard’s Project Implicit reported that 88 percent of White Americans hold implicit bias against Black people. Perhaps more disturbingly, 48 percent of Black people hold the same bias against their own race.
How Reverse Mentoring Can Lead to More Equitable Workplaces
To establish more diversity, equity, and inclusion across sectors, we need to reimagine the traditional mentor and mentee relationship to shift power to younger and less experienced colleagues who possess unique insight into bias and racial dynamics.
Microaggressions Are A Big Deal: How To Talk Them Out And When To Walk Away
What exactly is microaggression?
7 Things You May Not Know About Billie Holiday
From how she got the nickname "Lady Day" to the origins of "Strange Fruit," here are some facts about the famed jazz singer.
Five Fascinating Facts About Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a great opportunity to celebrate African Americans’ many achievements throughout U.S. history. Since 1976, this annual celebration has recognized the contributions of black Americans to our country.
Hidden Figures And 11 Other Great Movies To Watch For Black History Month
Black History Month is the perfect time to watch some of our favorite movies starring, written by, or directed by Black artists.
Lin calls for unity after violence against Asian Americans
We’ve all by now seen some of the videos of Asian Americans, mostly elderly, being subjected to cowardly acts of hatred, literally slammed into and shoved onto sidewalks and streets. It has happened in Bay Area, in New York, in many places in between.
29 Facts About Black History That You Might Not Know
Celebrate the African American men and women who made history.
When Will Black History Become American History?
I want the perfunctory way white people currently observe Black History Month to become a thing of the past. Sure, we may read a blog post about Harriet Tubman, but let’s be honest. That’s about it.
Black Women Can Thrive Beyond Racial Barriers At Work
“White men pave the way for white women.” This was a comment a young millennial white woman said to me one day in a corporate meeting.
Black men had a strong presence in the Wild West
You’d be hard-pressed to find much diversity in old-time Western films; however, according to Smithsonian Magazine, one in four cowboys was Black.