How Racial Identity and Polarization Could Influence the Election
Duke faculty discuss protests, racism and politics during media briefing
Topic Race & Culture
Duke scholars are examining forces around race, class, gender, culture, sexuality and religion in their teaching and research and in the community.
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Trustees Address University Efforts on Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism
The Duke University Board of Trustees endorsed the university’s efforts to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism in a wide-ranging series of sessions and conversations at its quarterly meeting Friday and Saturday.
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Fragile Democracy: Race and Voting Rights in North Carolina
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Study: Progressive Churches Becoming More Politically Active
Interview with Duke professor Mark Chaves, director of the the National Congregations Study
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Cory Booker, Chuck D and More Will Talk Voter Suppression at the Hip-Hop Political Education Summit
Previews the opening panel, to be moderated by Duke lecturer and music producer 9th Wonder and professor Mark Anthony Neal
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Duke’s Nolan Smith, Referred to as ‘The People’s Champ’ by Coach K, Named Points of Light Honoree for Activism
Covers the announcement of the award to be given to Smith, director of basketball operations and player development
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In Trump Era, More Progressive Churches Get Politically Active
A Duke sociologist and co-author find a spike in the willingness of progressive Black churches to engage in politics during the Trump era.
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How First and Second Amendments Apply in Protests
Duke legal scholars examine the constitutional debate during media briefing
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New Paper Examines Disproportionate Effect of Eugenics on NC’s Black Population
A sordid element of North Carolina’s history is its eugenics program, which authorized sterilization of many citizens throughout much of the 20th century.
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Why COVID-19 Is Exposing Health Disparities
Two Duke doctors discuss reasons, possible solutions in media briefing
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Adolescents From Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Show Gene Regulation Differences
Tougher childhood marks genes related to chronic inflammation, tobacco smoke, air pollution and lung cancer
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Thousands in NC Fell Through Cracks Between Eviction Halts Brought on by Pandemic
Quotes Jesse McCoy, supervising attorney at Duke Law’s Civil Justice Clinic, which helps tenants facing eviction in Durham
Reparations Is the Only Choice
Features the new book, “From Here to Equality,” co-authored by Sanford School professor William Darity Jr.
The Black Vote and Reparations
Interview with William Darity Jr.
A Neuroscience Project Pushes to Include More African Americans in Brain Research
Features the work and comments of Dr. Kafui Dzirasa, an associate professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
GreatSchools Wanted to Disrupt Online School Ratings. But Did It Make Neighborhood Segregation Worse?
Cites a research study co-authored by Sharique Hasan, an associate professor of business administration
Biden Vows to Change ‘Systemic Racism’ During First NC Appearance in Months
Quotes Kerry Haynie, an associate professor of political science and African and African American Studies at Duke
Breonna Taylor, HBO’s ‘Lovecraft Country’ and Black Women’s Fight for Voting Rights
Interview with Mark Anthony Neal, professor and chair of the Department of African & African American Studies at Duke
Duke and UNC Volleyball Squads Put Rivalry Aside on Video Promoting Social Justice
Features the efforts of a Duke alumna; quotes Duke players Kincey Smith and Ade Owokoniran
Grappling with How Racism Coexists With Faith
Panel discussion with Edgardo Colón-Emeric, an associate professor of reconciliation and theology, who comments on the theological roots of racism and…
Look What Has Been Taken From Black Americans
Commentary co-authored by professor William Darity Jr.