The College Fix

Racial issues

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  Racial issues STEM ‘Identity and Justice’ scholar explores ‘structural racism in chemistry’

  Matt Lamb - Associate Editor •August 8, 2023

  Critical race theory ‘can be used as a lens to critically examine the culture and practices of postsecondary chemistry education (learning, research and engagement) in the USA and beyond.'

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  Higher Education Racial issues University of Toronto accepts all 40 ‘anti-Asian racism’ recommendations

  William Diaz-Berthiaume - University of Calgary •August 8, 2023

  University pledges to 'meet the emotional support needs of Asian-identifying students to relieve the burden on Asian-identifying faculty.'

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  Legal Racial issues Oberlin College sues insurers to recoup $36 million in damages paid to bakery it defamed

  College Fix Staff •August 7, 2023

  ‘Have you ever rooted for insurance companies,’ Cornell legal scholar asks.

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  Healthcare Racial issues Emory researchers blame ‘structural racism’ for Type 2 diabetes in black people

  Julia Flower - Franciscan University of Steubenville •August 7, 2023

  Critic of the paper says 'health literacy is an even bigger problem.'

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  Analysis Racial issues You can change gender at will, but scholars say ‘simply impossible’ to change your race

  Dave Huber - Associate Editor •August 6, 2023

  Not because science, but 'systemic inequalities inherent to being born into a certain race.'

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  Art and Culture Crime Racial issues Professors jump on anti-Jason Aldean bandwagon: ‘coded,’ ‘anti-Black’ messages

  Dave Huber - Associate Editor •August 5, 2023

  'Try That in a Small Town's' messages are 'deliberately subtle, yet purposeful.'