Category Archives: Black & White & Other Colors
Dyer: Police Killings & Trouble In France
Violence in France On Saturday, the fifth day of violent protests all over France against the police killing of an unarmed teenager,, the daily arrests dropped below 1,000 for the first time – but the violence became even more extreme. By Gwynne Dyer, in Opinion — July 4 2023 In L’Haÿ-les-Roses, a southern suburb of … Continue reading Dyer: Police Killings & Trouble In France
Reparations, Housing & Class: an intriguing Idea
The New York Times By John McWhorter — June 22, 2023 Reparations Should Be an End, Not a Beginning For a long while, reparations for Black Americans has been more a debate topic than a reality. But of late, the reality may be catching up with the debate. Since last year, Evanston, Ill., has been … Continue reading Reparations, Housing & Class: an intriguing Idea
Defense As Offense? University of Arkansas Dissolves its DEI Program
Inside Higher Education — June 21, 2023 Dissolving a DEI Office to Save DEI The University of Arkansas is reallocating all DEI staff and resources to other campus offices. Is it a capitulation to right-wing demands or a savvy defense tactic? By Liam Knox University of Arkansas chancellor Charles Robinson is eliminating the campus’s … Continue reading Defense As Offense? University of Arkansas Dissolves its DEI Program