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CDC Director Identifies Racism as an Epidemic Affecting Public Health

Dr. Rochelle Walensky noted the disproportionate effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color when it comes to the number of cases, deaths, and other social consequences.

Asian Solidarity March Held In Minneapolis

California Schools Condemn Hate Crimes, Racism

Mar 22, 2021 08:07 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Racism against Asian Americans and other races has always existed especially in the state of California, the recent increase started a year ago after the coronavirus pandemic, which started in China.

California Adopts Ethnic Studies in High School Curriculum

Mar 22, 2021 04:25 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

California Adopts ethnic Studies as part of their high school curriculum. The movement aims to address the causes of racism.

Kentucky Senate Bill Penalizes Insults on Police Officers

Kentucky Senate Bill Criminalizes Insults on Police Officers

Mar 13, 2021 11:35 PM EST By Joshua Summers

Senate Bill 211 from Kentucky passes Senate. The bill will criminalize insults done by individuals to police officers.

Florida Professor’s Mention of ‘Black Privilege’ on Twitter Prompts Calls on Social Media to Fire Him

Jun 06, 2020 10:44 AM EDT By Olive Marie

Students at the University of Central Florida and others on social media call for the firing of Charles Negy, a psychology professor at the school.

Tips on How to Reject Racism Without Resorting to Crime And Violence

Jun 01, 2020 06:31 PM EDT By Mary Quill

Read on to find out about how you can fight racism without resorting to violence.

California Residents Reported A Shopper Wearing Ku Klux Klan Hood as 'Face Mask' in Grocery Store

May 05, 2020 08:10 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department received reports of a man allegedly wearing a Ku Klux Klan hood as 'face-covering' in a grocery store last weekend.

"Why Didn't You Stay in Mexico?" Man Interrupts Latino Dad in Anti-Racism Meeting

Feb 06, 2020 08:50 AM EST By Amy Santiago

Tensions rose in a school meeting in Michigan when one of the parents interrupted a Latino dad by blurting out, "Why didn't you stay in Mexico?"

Florida politician criticized for racist remarks against young Puerto Rican tennis players

Florida Politician Criticized for Racist Remarks Against Puerto Rican Tennis Player

Dec 05, 2019 06:50 AM EST By Amy Santiago

Sarasota Republican Martin Hyde is being criticized by people online and fellow politicians for his racist comments against a Puerto Rican young tennis player.

People from different races urging the government to stop hate crimes

Anti-Latino Hate Crimes are on the Rise, FBI Says

Nov 14, 2019 12:16 PM EST By Michael Benitt

FBI reports that hate crime incidents motivated by different crimes are increasing.

Harvard Revoked Admissions Offers to 10 Students For Sharing Racist Memes

Jun 08, 2017 01:02 AM EDT By Ronel Puello

One joke in particular referred to a hypothetical hanging of a Mexican child as "piñata time."

Report: Blacks and Hispanics Believe Racism is a Big Problem; Hispanics Less Aware of Confederate Flag Debate

Aug 18, 2015 02:33 PM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Blacks and Hispanics believe racism is a big problem in society, according to a Pew report, which also shared that Hispanics are largely unaware of the Confederate flag debate.

Young Latinos Benefit From Frank Talk on Race & Gender in School, Rather Than Color-Blind Approach - Study

Apr 26, 2015 04:39 PM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

According to new research, the decision to forgo a color-blind approach and, instead, encourage frank discussions about ethnicity, race and gender in the classroom could yield impressive results, including: differentiated instruction, frequent family engagement, a positive culture and professional educational environments.