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Tag: ethnicity
Opinion
COVID-19 Reveals Viral Discrimination, Higher Ed Should Pay Attention
People are still saying “the virus doesn’t discriminate,” in spite of all the evidence to the contrary.  We are not equally “all in this together.” The virus is hitting vulnerable populations the hardest—our elderly, those with underlying health conditions, unhoused people, Natives, Black and Brown communities, and especially those living at any of these intersections.
May 26, 2020
Asian American Pacific Islander
SFSU Asian American Studies Chair Documents Trump’s “Chinese Virus” Hate
From March 20- April 1, Dr. Russell Jeung and community activists set up a “Stop-AAPI-Hate” website to record incidents of discrimination toward Asian Americans.
April 6, 2020
Opinion
The Importance of a Diverse, Inclusive Community
Seventy years ago, Lyman T. Johnson became the first African-American student enrolled at the University of Kentucky. He bravely opened doors that were closed to too many, for too long.
December 19, 2019
Latest News
Study Analyzes Young Americans Views on the Value of Higher Education
Despite strong beliefs in the importance of higher education, almost half of young Americans say a high school diploma can provide adequate preparation for today’s economy, according to a report carried out by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
November 18, 2019
Students
Free College Education Talk Is Cheap, Invest Now to Diversify and Secure the Future of Elite Colleges
Some of the Democratic candidates for president spend a lot of time talking about free college education. This is a complicated and important issue, as too many students who should be in college cannot afford to attend, and many of them come from underrepresented groups. Low- and middle-income underrepresented students who are able to attend college are often supported by generous scholarships from elite schools that are under huge pressure to diversify their student bodies.
October 29, 2019
African-American
Tw(y)ce-Exceptional: Gifted Black Males in P-12 Education
The call from my college classmate was all too familiar—it started with “he’s super smart, but he struggles in some areas.” As a researcher and scholar who writes about the experiences of academically gifted Black males across the P-20 educational continuum, I welcomed this inquiry from my college classmate.
October 18, 2019
African-American
My Failure to Call Out Bias
I am compelled to confess my complicity in bias. As much as I might suspect that I have been affected by prejudice in my career, even among academics who pride themselves as enlightened, I know that I have failed to act when I could have, in the face of inappropriate decision-making.
September 13, 2019
News Roundup
Pew Survey: 73 Percent of Americans Say Race, Ethnicity Should Not Be Considered In Admissions
According to findings from a new Pew Research Center survey, 73 percent of Americans say colleges and universities should not consider race or ethnicity when making student admissions decisions. Seven percent say race should be a significant factor in college admissions decisions, whereas 19 percent say it should be a minor factor. More specifically, 78 […]
February 28, 2019
Asian American Pacific Islander
Cilantro and Prejudice
Cilantro is a good example for showing the stupidity of racial stereotypes. The herb, also known as coriander and Chinese parsley, is a staple in some cuisines to the surprise of diners of varying backgrounds who report it tastes like soap. It turns out that whether you like this seasoning or want to spit it out depends on your genetics — your heritage.
January 22, 2019
Latinx
NCORE Provides Forum, Spark for Difficult Conversations About Inclusion and Diversity
For nearly three decades, the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE) has been the go-to place to help rejuvenate those in the academy.
June 1, 2014
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