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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…
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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… -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In the NewsFounding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, Dr. Yohuru Williams, was interviewed by KSTP News on the significance of MLK day. Dr. Williams shared his insight into how Minnesotans can honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. King. -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on the Significance of MLK Day
In the NewsFounding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, Dr. Yohuru Williams spoke with WCCO News on the significance of MLK day this year. Dr. Williams offers advice on how people can spread Dr. King's message on a daily basis. -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In the NewsFounding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative Dr. Yohuru Williams was interviewed by KARE 11 News on the importance of this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day. From the article: Dr. Williams discussed why MLK Day is even more noteworthy this year, the progress toward racial justice and what Minnesotans should stop and think about… -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on the Racial Justice Initiative
In the NewsFounding director of the Racial Justice Initiative Dr. Yohuru Williams spoke with Minnesota Monthly about the program and how it uses education to lift up marginalized communities. From the article: Williams is aware of how institutions have kept Black people in second-class positions, and over the years, he’s worked to change that while serving on… -
Yohuru Williams Named to Governor’s Council on Justice Reinvestment
Anti-racism EffortsDr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative (RJI) at the University of St. Thomas, is one of 15 leaders from across Minnesota recently named to the Governor’s Council on Justice Reinvestment. This bipartisan effort, convened by Gov. Tim Walz, is aimed at reducing recidivism (chance for re-offenses) of people on probation and supervised… -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on the Exoneration of Black People
In the NewsFounding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative Dr. Yohuru Williams commented for The Root on the increase in exonerations for Black citizens in recent decades. From the article: Dr. Yohuru Williams, founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, says all of the above. “It’s definitely not a coincidence. In…