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STEM

Nullifying Inequities in the Criminal Justice System

Nullifying Inequities in the Criminal Justice SystemWASHINGTON —  If you were a brilliant, well-trained African-American male who hoped to be tenured at an elite White law school, the last thing to do would be to advance a legal theory that supports letting Black criminal defendants go free — even when they are guilty. Yet that […]

March 15, 2000

STEM

Nullifying Inequities in the Criminal Justice System

Nullifying Inequities in the Criminal Justice SystemWASHINGTON —  If you were a brilliant, well-trained African-American male who hoped to be tenured at an elite White law school, the last thing to do would be to advance a legal theory that supports letting Black criminal defendants go free — even when they are guilty. Yet that […]

March 15, 2000

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Dear BI Career Consultants:

Dear BI Career  Consultants:How can people of color establish and maintain networks within predominantly White institutions without being viewed as separatists?Dr. Diann W. McCants,Associate Director African and African-American StudiesStanford UniversityIn any job situation, it is important to consider the factors that promote success.  A healthy work environment is one that inspires confidence, provides a supportive […]

March 15, 2000

Students

Racist Incidents Mar Black History Month at Colleges Across the Country

Racist Incidents Mar Black History Month at Colleges Across the CountryWash. Student Leader Accused of Making Racial Remark About AdministratorSPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Falls Community College student government president has been accused of making a racist remark about an administrator. A student panel is being formed to hear the case.The dispute centers on April […]

March 1, 2000

African-American

BI News Briefs

Judge Refuses to Stop UGA Preferences While Case Is PendingSAVANNAH, Ga. — A federal judge has denied a motion that would have prevented the University of Georgia from continuing to use race as one of the factors for admitting borderline students while a class action lawsuit wends its way through the court. The motion for […]

March 1, 2000

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Injustice Along the Color Line

Injustice Along the Color LineIn the Dred Scott decision of 1857, the United States Supreme Court turned down a petition for freedom from an enslaved African American.  The author of the court’s ruling, Chief Justice Roger B. Tawney, declared that Blacks could never be granted equal protection under the law or civil rights, because they […]

February 16, 2000

Asian American Pacific Islander

It May Be Tough, but A Multiracial Identity Is Not a Crisis

It May Be Tough, but A Multiracial Identity Is Not a CrisisBy Terrence J. Lee-St.JohnTerms like “Black issues” used to make me feel uncomfortable. I am of racially mixed parentage and have never really felt like I belonged to a particular community — African American nor Asian American nor Native American.The first time I was […]

February 2, 2000

Faculty & Staff

Berkeley Struggles As the Faculty Looks Elsewhere

Berkeley Struggles As the Faculty Looks ElsewhereBERKELEY, Calif. — Issues of race and racism are swirling about the University of California at Berkeley, stirred up by the imminent departures of two professors of color and ongoing concern over the future of the ethnic studies department.At issue: Is prestigious Berkeley’s ivory tower a bastion for only […]

December 22, 1999

Faculty & Staff

Highlights

One year ago, Black Issues began a column designed to give advice to help you advance or just to develop more expertise as you start or continue your career in higher education. Through this first year, we have received insightful and helpful information for both faculty and administrators.What has made it so valuable is that […]

November 24, 1999

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Sparing the Commentary Would Not Have Spoiled The Children’s Stories

Sparing the Commentary Would Not Have Spoiled The Children’s StoriesIn 1971, soul singer Marvin Gaye produced “What’s Going On,” one of the first concept albums to be released. Gaye sang about Vietnam, racism and the ecology. One song on the album that has had an endless life span is “Save the Children,” with its haunting […]

November 24, 1999

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The Driving Force

The Driving ForceJust as we were preparing to send this edition to the printer, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush announced that his new “One Florida” plan would end affirmative action in that state. In its place, he’s recommending a package of initiatives that he and his staff contend would improve “resources and opportunities in underperforming [primary […]

November 24, 1999

Students

Noteworthy Briefs

Judge Asked to Stop Georgia From Using Race in AdmissionsATLANTA — University of Georgia President Dr. Michael Adams did not have to wait long for a challenge to his recent decision to keep race as a factor in deciding admissions. Atlanta attorney Lee Parks, who has battled the university system before over race-based admission policies, […]

October 27, 1999