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Action on Both Sides

No sooner had Barack Obama won the U.S. presidency than talk about America entering a “post-racial” era began. The election of a Black man to the White House is a momentous milestone that proves race is no longer a barrier in minorities’ lives, the chatter went. Of course evidence to the contrary is everywhere —segregated […]

February 4, 2009

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The Obama Era: A Post-racial Society?

Despite the election of President Barack Obama, many longtime scholars whose work intertwines with race disagree that the country has reached a post-racial period.

February 4, 2009

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Film Documents Different View of Black Life in Cuba

Robin Hayes felt out of place as a Yale graduate student.

January 28, 2009

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Perspectives: Racial Identity Confuses the Issue of Entitlements

In the Nov. 27, 2008 edition of Diverse, Dr. Betty Jeanne Taylor recounts in the “Lastword” a friendly dialogue with a Black student worker in the library at her institution.

January 27, 2009

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Professors Worry Over Post-Racial Obama Era

With Barack Obama becoming U.S. president in barely a week, some college English professors worry it may actually become tougher to engage students in race-based literature.

January 12, 2009

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Study: Race-blind Admissions Could Constrain Minority College Enrollment

Instituting race-blind admissions policies at all of the nation’s college and universities could “severely limit the level of minority enrollment at top-tier colleges,” according to a recent report.

January 12, 2009

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Poll: Black Voters Not to Blame for California’s Same Sex Marriage Ban

African Americans received much of the blame shortly after California voters banned same-sex marriage last month.

December 18, 2008

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Obama’s True Colors: Black, White … or Neither?

A perplexing new chapter is unfolding in Barack Obama’s racial saga: Many people insist that “the first Black president” is actually not Black.

December 14, 2008

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A SPACE OF THEIR OWN

Ethnic-themed dorms offer a supportive environment for minorities, but critics say they stunt personal growth by promoting self-segregation.

December 10, 2008

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U.S. Makes Modest Progress in College Affordability and Accessibility

College accessibility has improved modestly over the last decade as the proportion of 18 to 24 years enrolled in college has risen from 39 percent to 42 percent since 1997.

December 2, 2008

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Why White Students Need to Learn About Their Own Race

One day as I was checking out books from my college library, a female student of color working at the library, scanning my books, asked me about one in particular.

November 26, 2008

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More Than Half Of Campus Hate Crimes Involve Race

Bill includes provision that requires more reporting by colleges and universities.

November 24, 2008