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St. Thomas Community Reacts to Deadly Shooting in Buffalo, New York
In the NewsMembers of the University of St. Thomas are again condemning racist violence and hate crimes in the aftermath of a shooting Saturday, May 14, that left 10 people dead and three others injured in Buffalo, New York, after a white 18-year-old gunman primarily attacked Black people in a supermarket there. The suspect has been charged…
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In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on Police Reform
In the NewsFounding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative Dr. Yohuru Williams joined WCCO Radio to discuss police reform within the Minneapolis Police Department. Williams spoke of his reaction to the investigative report published on the MPD, and offered his hopes for the future of police culture within Minneapolis. "When we talk about getting at the culture,… -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Academy Awards
In the NewsFounding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative Dr. Yohuru Williams spoke with CBC News about the incident between Chris Rock and Will Smith at the 94th Academy Awards. In the interview Williams commented on the incident by saying that, "There are those who see this as racial uplift. And the problematic nature of two men… -
Yohuru Williams Honored in History Makers at Home Program
Anti-racism effortsDr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative (RJI) at the University of St. Thomas, recently was honored by the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights. Williams was one of 12 individual community leaders honored as part of the History Makers at Home program. The Minnesota Black Basketball Coaches Association also was recognized. Through… -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on Trayvon Martin and the Black Lives Matter Movement
In the NewsFounding Director of the Racial Justice Movement Dr. Yohuru Williams joined NBCLX News to discuss the impact that the death of Trayvon Martin had on the Black Lives Matter movement. Williams compares the Black Lives Matter movement to past movements including groups such as the Black Panthers. Watch the interview below: -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on Racism in Metro Area Schools
In the NewsFounding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative Dr. Yohuru Williams joined KARE 11 News to discuss racist incidents in high schools in the metro area. Williams discussed the recent incidents at Prior Lake High School and how administrators should address these incidents. Watch the interview below: -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on the Verdict of the Trial of Former Minneapolis Police Officers
In the NewsFounding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, Dr. Yohuru Williams, joined MPR News to discuss the verdict of the former Minneapolis police officers who were found guilty of violating George Floyd's civil rights. Williams discussed whether or not justice was served with the verdict and compared the verdict of this trial to the verdict of… -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on Racism in American Schools
In the NewsFounding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, Dr. Yohuru Williams, was interviewed by Rev. Al Sharpton on MSNBC Politics Nation about racism within American school systems. Williams, Distinguished University Chair and Professor of History at the University of St. Thomas, discussed the 14 states that have created laws to limit how race is being taught… -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on Racism in Minnesota Schools
In the NewsDirector of the Racial Justice Initiative at St. Thomas, Dr. Yohuru Williams, spoke with KARE 11 News about the racism surrounding schools in Minnesota. From the article: Dr. Yohuru Williams, a professor of history and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, says the issue of reported acts of racism… -
In the News: Dr. Christopher Michaelson and Dr. Yohuru Williams on Athletes and Corporate Leaders Enacting Social Change
In the NewsSt. Thomas professors Dr. Christopher Michaelson and Dr. Yohuru Williams wrote a piece for the Star Tribune on how athletes and corporate leaders today are beginning to take more public stances on political and social issues. From the Article: Post-2020, the expectations for corporate political activism have changed, especially for consumer brands. Those that do…