Scholars say ‘unconscious bias’ leads to discrimination
By Kimberly N. Alleyne Contributing Writer (Special to New America Media from America’s Wire)—Leading social justice scholars believe that “unconscious bias” leads to negative racial stereotyping that can unknowingly prompt discriminatory ... Sophie B. Wright students see potential career paths
By Zoe Sullivan Contributing Writer Laughter and an excited buzz echoed down the hallway at Sophie B. Wright High School. A classroom strained to contain 20 students and their adult mentors who ... Women’s rights being debated in La. legislature
By Zoe Sullivan Contributing Writer Since the start of the year, issues related to women’s reproduction have been front and center nationally. Some of these incidents include the uproar over the Susan ...
Marine life suffers near BP’s Deepwater Horizon site
By Susan Buchanan Contributing Writer Dolphins and fish are dying at distressing rates as oil and dispersants from BP’s 2010 spill lurk in Gulf waters and south Louisiana marshes. Last month, Riki ...
Jazz Fest 2012: The first weekend in review
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer It’s great to wake up during Jazz Fest days and not have to worry about the weather. With no thunderstorms in the forecast, the first weekend of ... Big oil attempts to duck enviro damage
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer While public attention has focused on education and retirement issues in this year’s legislative session, often ignored are a series of bills that could redefine the relationship ... NC judge: Racial bias influenced death sentence
(Special to the Trice Edney News Wire from The Wilmington Journal)—In an historic decision, a North Carolina judge has reduced an inmate’s death sentence to life without the possibility of ... Rethinkers are highlighted in upcoming HBO documentary
By Kelly Parker Contributing Writer The month of May will be a busy one for the young voices for school reform known as the Rethinkers. On May 1, the group took part ...
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By Kimberly N. Alleyne Contributing Writer (Special to New America Media from America’s Wire)—Leading social justice scholars believe that “unconscious bias” leads to negative racial stereotyping that can unknowingly prompt discriminatory ... Sophie B. Wright students see potential career paths
By Zoe Sullivan Contributing Writer Laughter and an excited buzz echoed down the hallway at Sophie B. Wright High School. A classroom strained to contain 20 students and their adult mentors who ... Women’s rights being debated in La. legislature
By Zoe Sullivan Contributing Writer Since the start of the year, issues related to women’s reproduction have been front and center nationally. Some of these incidents include the uproar over the Susan ...
By Susan Buchanan Contributing Writer Dolphins and fish are dying at distressing rates as oil and dispersants from BP’s 2010 spill lurk in Gulf waters and south Louisiana marshes. Last month, Riki ...
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer It’s great to wake up during Jazz Fest days and not have to worry about the weather. With no thunderstorms in the forecast, the first weekend of ... Big oil attempts to duck enviro damage
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer While public attention has focused on education and retirement issues in this year’s legislative session, often ignored are a series of bills that could redefine the relationship ... NC judge: Racial bias influenced death sentence
(Special to the Trice Edney News Wire from The Wilmington Journal)—In an historic decision, a North Carolina judge has reduced an inmate’s death sentence to life without the possibility of ... Rethinkers are highlighted in upcoming HBO documentary
By Kelly Parker Contributing Writer The month of May will be a busy one for the young voices for school reform known as the Rethinkers. On May 1, the group took part ...
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