Tag: racial bias
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Black Female Students Face Disproportionate Punishment for Dress Code Violations
Get Pregnant Fast In recent discussions surrounding school dress codes, a troubling trend has emerged, revealing that black female students are subjected to harsher punishments for dress code violations compared to their peers. A comprehensive report released by the National Women’s Law Center, titled “Dress Coded: Black Girls, Bodies, and Bias in D.C. Schools,” highlights…
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Protestors Disrupt Starbucks Following Arrest of Two Black Men
Get Pregnant Fast In an ongoing backlash against a Philadelphia Starbucks, protests erupted after two Black men were arrested for allegedly trespassing. The uproar led to the temporary shutdown of the store as demonstrators voiced their outrage over the incident, which has been labeled as “reprehensible” by the company’s CEO, Michael Thompson. Despite an apology…
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To the Officer Who Stopped Me: Here’s What I Want You to Understand
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Officer, After many years of reflection, I feel compelled to share my thoughts about our brief encounter back in April of 2009. For a long time, I felt ashamed and believed I was to blame for what transpired. Now, I’ve come to understand that the root of this incident lies in…
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Black Girls Are Viewed As ‘Less Innocent’ Than Their White Counterparts, And This Is Unacceptable
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, the societal bias against young Black boys has gained significant attention, particularly following tragic events such as the shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014. Rice was playing with a toy gun when he was fatally shot by law enforcement, sparking widespread outrage and discussion about racial biases. Research…
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Why Are White Terrorists Seen as ‘Mentally Ill’ While Brown Terrorists Are Labeled ‘Just Evil’?
Get Pregnant Fast In the aftermath of violent attacks, such as the stabbings on the Portland MAX train and the London Bridge incident, it’s striking to observe the differing narratives surrounding the attackers. In many cases, white extremists are quickly labeled as “mentally ill,” while the perpetrators of similar violence from other racial backgrounds seem…
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White Male Domestic Terrorism: The Unspoken Threat to America
Get Pregnant Fast We are facing a pressing issue, and it’s time we confront it head-on. Following the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas, a disturbing reality remains unaddressed. The individual responsible for the horrific act, who killed nearly 60 people and injured over 500, is often labeled a “lone wolf.” But let’s not mince…
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Yes, Your 5-Year-Old Might Already Have Racial Biases. Here Are 9 Strategies to Address It
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent incident at Green Valley Middle School in Spring Hill, Florida, a teacher was dismissed after assigning her sixth-grade students a project that asked them to evaluate their comfort levels with various individuals based on race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion. Scenarios included prompts like: Your new roommate is a Muslim…