(Click here to view the entire P&R issue) As our nation continues to experience and suffer from the consequences of slavery and Jim Crow, it is increasingly important that we look more deeply into what causes the enormous racial disparities that exist in income, wealth, education, housing, employment, health, crime—throughout our society. Understanding and then wielding … [Read more...] about “Symposium: Structural Racism” (November-December 2006 P&R Issue)
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“Why Structural Racism? Why a Structural Racism Caucus?” by Anne C. Kubisch (November-December 2006 P&R Issue)
By Anne C. Kubisch (Click here to view the entire P&R issue) The term “structural racism” has gained traction in recent years as a way of describing how racial dynamics are playing out in 21st Century America. Of course, using the word “structural” to characterize societal inequities has a long history, and even joining the term “structural” with ”racism” is not new. But … [Read more...] about “Why Structural Racism? Why a Structural Racism Caucus?” by Anne C. Kubisch (November-December 2006 P&R Issue)
“Youth Organizing Tackles the ‘Racism You Can’t Name'” by Julie Quiroz-Martínez (November-December 2006 P&R Issue)
By Julie Quiroz-Martínez (Click here to view the entire P&R issue) The California High School Exit Exam provides a graphic illustration of structural racism and a compelling story of youth organizing to challenge it. California legislators passed the exit exam into law in 1999 with the stated goal of improving academic performance in public schools. This year, the exit … [Read more...] about “Youth Organizing Tackles the ‘Racism You Can’t Name'” by Julie Quiroz-Martínez (November-December 2006 P&R Issue)
“Structural Racism and Rebuilding New Orleans” by Maya Wiley (November-December 2006 P&R Issue)
By Maya Wiley (Click here to view the entire P&R issue) How do we rebuild an entire region, rebuild our country, and make it healthier, increasing the economic, social and political well-being of all its residents? And why does it matter for the nation? These are questions posed by the story of Gulf Coast rebuilding and of the fight to recover New Orleans. To answer … [Read more...] about “Structural Racism and Rebuilding New Orleans” by Maya Wiley (November-December 2006 P&R Issue)
