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In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on the Tomahawk Chop
In the NewsFounding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative Dr. Yohuru Williams joins the "Hey, It's Cory Hepola" radio show to discuss the problems with the tomahawk chop still being performed at the Atlanta Braves games.
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In the News: Minnesota Untold – Black & Blue
In the NewsFounding director of the Racial Justice Initiative Dr. Yohuru Williams spoke with KMSP News about the parallels between the current tensions between Minneapolis citizens and the police force and the political tensions between the two groups that occurred in the 1960s. From the article: "They (the public) saw their world collapsing, and they responded by… -
In the News: Pelosi on Filibuster Carveout - Voting Rights "Fundamental"
In the NewsFounding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, Dr. Yohuru Williams spoke with CNN News on the filibuster within Congress that is preventing legislation related to voting rights from passing. From the newscast: "There is a larger issue here about frustrating the will of the American democratic process. People should be concerned about taking this issue… -
In the News: Minnesota Legislature candidates can now use $3K of campaign funds for home security systems
In the NewsFounding director of the Racial Justice Initiative Dr. Yohuru Williams comments for KSTP on the increase in violence against elected officials in Minnesota since 2011. -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams – Executive Director of the University of St. Thomas’ Racial Justice Initiative
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams, RJI founding director and history professor, discussed with WCCO Radio the Cleveland Indians' mascot change to the Cleveland Guardians. -
In the News – Explaining Critical Race Theory
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative and history professor, shares expertise in a discussion with WCCO Radio about critical race theory. -
Equity in Action: Discussing White Identity
University NewsAssistant Dean of Students Jesse Langer, PhD, discussed white identity, racism and work with students and colleagues in an Equity in Action breakout session. -
In the News – Civil Rights: Brown v Board of Education of Topeka
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative and history professor, is a featured podcast guest on Civics 1o1 to discuss the history of Brown v. Board of Education. -
In the News – St. Paul becomes latest city to study reparations for Black Americans
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams comments for the St. Paul Pioneer Press on St. Paul's intent to study reparations for Black Americans and his role in analyzing those studies. -
In the News – Carter among 11 mayors vowing to support reparation pilot projects
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative and history professor, has been named to a panel for the city of St. Paul whose goal is to establish a permanent system for reparations in the city as reported by the St. Paul Pioneer Press.