Race and EquityWhat Do Alabama And California Have In Common? Top-Notch U.S. History StandardsJuly 17, 2021State history standards can give educators a roadmap through the uncomfortable facts of U.S. history. In the current debate over critical race theory, they can also offer political cover.
Race and EquitySacramento City Teacher’s Use Of N-Word Sparks Debate About Anti-Racist TrainingJuly 15, 2021 | A.V. BenfordA Sacramento City school teacher was recorded using racial slurs in the classroom. But one question from organizers still lingers: In a district that has mandatory anti-bias training for teachers, how could this incident happen?
Race and EquityCornel West Has Announced He's Leaving Harvard And Says The School Has Lost Its WayJuly 13, 2021In a resignation letter posted to Twitter on Monday, West says the university is suffering from "intellectual and spiritual bankruptcy of deep depths."
Race and EquityCalifornia Could Make A $210 Million Investment In Asian And Pacific Islander Safety And Support. Here’s How.July 8, 2021 | Janelle Salanga | Sarah Mizes-TanState lawmakers are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to agree to “historic” budget spending on everything from an Office of Racial Equity to more support for groups that help victims of hate incidents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Race and EquitySacramento Spanish Teacher Recorded Allegedly Using Racial Slurs In Class. Now, Community Organizers Are Demanding She Be FiredJuly 2, 2021 | A.V. BenfordStudents and organizers at a Thursday protest demanded the immediate removal of Kit Carson International Academy Spanish teacher Kathrine Sanders after she was recorded allegedly using the n-word and defending her use of it.
Race and EquityInside The California Organization Tracking Anti-Asian Hate IncidentsJune 8, 2021Stop AAPI Hate, a California-based coalition, has recorded nearly 7,000 hate incidents involving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders nationwide since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
Race and EquityLatinos Create Jobs App For Spanish SpeakersMay 27, 2021Chamba, a Spanish term for jobs, is a free employment search tool launched during the pandemic to help workers connect to employers. It’s available in English and Spanish nationwide.
