Structural Racism

A handwritten sign that says "This is what democracy looks like"
Glenn Harris  Jun 19, 2018 11:35AM EDT

Racial Equity Here: A Call to Collective Action [OP-ED]

Race Forward president Glenn Harris: “In order to truly dismantle structural racism we must abandon the business-as-usual mindset that envelops whole sectors.”
Kenrya Rankin  Sep 13, 2017 10:22AM EDT

This Infographic Breaks Down How Racism Impacts Black People Daily

Living Cities’ “A Day in a Life” illustrates how structural and institutional racism join forces with individual bias to upend the lives of African Americans.
Colorlines screenshot of Michigan Civil Rights commission report, taken on February 20, 2017.
Yessenia Funes  Feb 20, 2017 11:41AM EST

Flint Water Crisis A Result of Systemic Racism and History of Segregation

A new report tracks what led to the disaster—and how to prevent it from happening again. 
Franchesca Ramsey smiles, giving a thumbs up with two animated bald eagles flanking her
Kenrya Rankin  Oct 6, 2016 12:11PM EDT

WATCH: This Video Breaks Down the Link Between Voter ID Laws and Structural Racism

“Voter impersonation is rarer than being struck by lightning.”
Kenrya Rankin  Feb 18, 2016 2:07PM EST

STUDY: Middle Class Blacks and Latinos Disproportionately Impacted by Student Debt Crisis

Researchers say structural racism is the culprit.
Kenrya Rankin  Feb 8, 2016 9:41PM EST

These Members of Congress Say They Will Confront Racial Inequality in America

Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman: “We are in a war of classism and racism and sexism, and if we don’t come to that reality now—and stand up against it now—we will lose this opportunity.”
Kenrya Rankin  Sep 29, 2015 4:36PM EDT

ICYMI: Elizabeth Warren Talks About Structural Racism and Black Lives Matter

Elizabeth Warren: “Black lives matter. Black citizens matter. Black families matter.”