History of Racism in America
From slavery to Jim Crow segregation, racism has a long, deeply rooted history in the United States. The History of Racism in America explores this history and how these inequalities are…
Racism is a problem deeply rooted in American society. Slavery and segregation may no longer be legal, but their legacies still influence the way Black people and other people of color are treated today. Racism exists in the justice system, politics, and the media. Core Library Guide to Racism in Modern America introduces readers to some of the history of racism in the country, how it affects people today, and how some are working toward equal treatment for all people.
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From slavery to Jim Crow segregation, racism has a long, deeply rooted history in the United States. The History of Racism in America explores this history and how these inequalities are…
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd died while in the custody of four officers of Minnesota's Minneapolis Police Department. One of the officers had knelt on Floyd's neck for nearly ten minutes.…
Americans are fighting back against police violence, calling for police departments to be reformed and, in some cases, abolished. Politicians at local, state, and national levels have…
From the Civil Rights Movement to the present day, Americans have protested against police brutality. Protesting Police Violence in Modern America explores the history of police violence in…
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, and there is great racial inequality in the criminal justice system. Race and Policing in Modern America explores how the US
Racial bias, both implicit and explicit, is easy to see in American news media. Race and the Media in Modern America explores differences in reporting about people of different races, as well