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Racism
Sociologist explains how the workplace can uphold racist practices
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Oct 17, 2023
Overt racism in the workplace is illegal, but that doesn’t mean work is equitable.
Businesses are quieter on social justice issues as support for Black Lives Matter dips
Jun 20, 2023
Although companies are more cautious about their initiatives, most U.S .workers support focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Health and civil rights: an iconic family counts the costs
by
David Brancaccio
and Ariana Rosas
Apr 4, 2023
Lee Hawkins, host of an upcoming podcast from APM Studios, talks about how racism can affect victims' health outcomes.
As book bans sweep the country, an adaptation for young readers pushes back
by
Kimberly Adams
and Sarah Leeson
Mar 6, 2023
Heather McGhee's new version of "The Sum of Us" urges transcending racial barriers and creating "common solutions to our common problems."
What would the Biden administration's new plan do to fight racial bias in home appraisals?
Mar 24, 2022
The plan offers a number of steps to improve oversight of the home appraisal industry, and train appraisers.
The NFL's hiring practices are biased against Black coaches, a former coach's lawsuit alleges
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 14, 2022
The vast majority of the league's head coaches don't look like the vast majority of its players.
As the Super Bowl looms, the NFL is roiled by claims of racism
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 10, 2022
While 70% of players are Black., less than 6% of head coaches are.
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Ballet's biggest production changes how it depicts Asians
Dec 10, 2021
An increase in violence against Asian Americans during the pandemic have strengthened calls to change "The Nutcracker."
Is racist housing policy the real villain in "Candyman"?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Oct 21, 2021
Brentin Mock of Bloomberg CityLab says Candyman represents what bad, racist housing policy created and what gentrification tries to erase.
This video game company wants to make the industry safer for marginalized people
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Sep 27, 2021
Kim Belair co-founded Sweet Baby Inc. to create a safe place in the game industry. Can the values behind the company scale up?