Social Media Ideas for Ethnicity & Race

The American Ethnicity

Introduction: Before defining the boundaries of the American tribe, the American ethnos, we must first decide if there is even anything there to be defined. Is there such a thing a...

Law Deans by Ethnicity

I previously posted about data (and here) from AALS Rosenblatt’s Deans Database.  There really is a treasure trove of data in the database. Below is the database’s breakdown of law...

California wants to list Jewish as an ethnicity. Jews are divided over the idea

The state recognizes nearly 50 racial and ethnic identities for data collection, but it only considers Jewish identity as a religion, not an ethnicity.

Who Is a Jew? California Considers a Small Box With Big Implications.

NYT The state of California recognizes nearly 50 racial and ethnic identities for data collection, from American Indian to Samoan. Now it is considering adding one more: Jewish. A...

Law Deans by Ethnicity and Gender

I previously posted about data (here, here, and here) from AALS Rosenblatt’s Deans Database.  Below is the database’s Deans by Ethnicity and Gender “Caucasian Male – 89 (44.28%)” “...

Is Being Jewish an Ethnicity or a Religion?

Jacob Sivak, The Algemeiner It was just reported that the California legislature passed a bill making it the first state to recognize Jewish identity as an ethnicity, as well as a...

How Do Latinos in the U.S. View Their Identity?

Latinos account for 1 in 5 people in the United States. Among this group, most Latinos say their heritage is an important part of their identity, according to a recent report from...

Rejection Doesn’t Make Mixed-Race People Abandon an Identity, New Study Reveals

Rejection rarely erodes mixed race identity, new psychology research finds, while acceptance strengthens belonging most. The post Rejection Doesn’t Make Mixed-Race People Abandon a...

Study Reveals Sharp Generational Divide in How Latino Identity Influences Daily Life

How Latinos understand their place in America — from pride and belonging to discrimination and political engagement. <p>The post Study Reveals Sharp Generational Divide in Ho...

Testing racial predictions with BISG

      Regulators expect insurance companies, banks, and others not to discriminate by race, but businesses are not allowed to collect the race of their customers. One solution fo...

Race ‘critical’ in Lindsay Clancy trial – ex-congressional attorney (VIDEO)

Ex-congressional attorney Reese Everson claims Lindsay Clancy’s case is influenced by her race and class Read Full Article at RT.com

California May Let Residents Choose ‘Jewish’ as an Ethnic Identifier

A bill would allow Jews to identify themselves as an ethnic group on state forms. Supporters argue it’s a step toward acknowledging the complex nature of Jewish identity.

Commentary: Blatant Falsehood Charge That Opposition to Barrios Athletics in Leimert Park Was Anti-Hispanic Racism

*The California Post put an inflammatory spin on the controversy over Barrio Athletics’ proposed 5K in Leimert Park with this headline: “Historically black LA neighborhood explodes...

Race is a social construct. Here’s how we became so obsessed with it.

The spokes on the oppression wheel continue to trample over people and our environment. 

The Race Equation

In medical school, Aaron Baugh, like most doctors in training, was taught that Black people have smaller lungs than white people. His professors explained that it came down to evol...

Nine out of 10 unsolved murders in London linked to minority ethnic victims

Exclusive: Analysis risks deepening perception of ‘unequal protection under the law’, say campaignersKillers who take the lives of black people have a greater chance of getting awa...

Court deems Black cultural connections as race, not culture

In every corner of the now-scuttled 6th District, Black residents tell of deep connections through Louisiana history, food, and today’s struggles. But this spring, the nation’s hig...

Ethnic groups come together at local Ethnic Day Celebration

Cascade Park in New Castle was filled with the sights, sounds and smells of different ethnicities coming together to celebrate what makes them unique.

Ethnic groups come together at local Ethnic Day Celebration

Cascade Park in New Castle was filled with the sights, sounds and smells of different ethnicities coming together to celebrate what makes them unique.

The One Drop Rule Explained: How America Decided Who Was Black

The one-drop rule's legacy shapes modern racial identity, highlighting how ancestry doesn't simply determine race.

We asked Jewish teens of color what they wish other Jews understood

Four young people share how they balance race, religion and culture — and why they're tired of having to prove they belong. -- The post We asked Jewish teens of color what they wis...

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