Psychology Today: Racism in Academic Publishing

“With the current focus on anti-Black racism, there has been a fresh look at all of our cherished institutions and how structural racism may be at work behind the scenes,” writes Monnica T Williams Ph.D. in a recent article that offers observations about race and peer-review from a Black female professor. Here are some excerpts:…

Meet Latosha Stone, making history as the first African American female OWNER of her own skateboard brand

“Founded by artist Latosha Stone in 2013, the skateboarding lifestyle brand Proper Gnar is experiencing a precipitous rise in popularity and product orders following its recent feature on performing artist Beyoncé Knowles’ Black Parade Directory of Black Owned Businesses,” Black Enterprises Magazine Reports. Additionally, Stone’s skateboards were recently featured on HBO’s TV show about skater girls called…

A Letter to My Daughters

This letter was written to my girls, as part of a project from the Idaho Black History Museum. Adults are speaking to children about the current racial climate. — M.S. *** To my beloved girls: You have heard me say it over and over again: “A lot of people love you.” My mother and father,…

Free Virtual Event: Socially Relevant and Gutsy Theatrical Work

FREE Virtual Event: Using personal memories and political events as source material, participants will explore methods for delving into movement and text to generate socially relevant and gutsy theatrical work. Participants are encouraged to tap into their theatrical and kinesthetic imagination and ability. In this interactive and inspiring event, New Jersey City University Center for…

A deeper look at current unrest and systemic racism

Racism is the belief that groups of humans possess different behavioral traits corresponding to physical appearance and can be divided based on the superiority of one race over another. It may also mean prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against other people because they are of a different race or ethnicity. Modern variants of racism are…

What Racism? What is All This Anger About?

For those who ask, what’s wrong? Why are people so angry? Show them this video. Then read below for a summary of statistics from the work. The Average black household has 60% of the income of the average white household. The average black household has only 1/10 the wealth of the average white household. In…

Online Event: Racial Equity Impact Investing in a Portfolio Context

Impact Metropolis is pleased to convene key players to discuss the historical context for racial inequities, and to explore what practical steps can be taken TODAY by impact investors to change the narrative for the future. Online Event: Racial Equity Impact Investing in a Portfolio Context Wed, July 1, 2020 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM…