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In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on Donaldson, Jackie Robinson Reference
In the NewsNew York Yankees baseman Josh Donaldson was suspended for calling Tim Anderson "Jackie," in reference to the legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson. Dr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with USA TODAY about the comment, saying he believes it was an insult. “In a lot…
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In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams Discusses 'Long Way to Go' Since George Floyd's Death
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Fox 9 about community and national changes amid the second anniversary of George Floyd's murder. From the article: "I'd say that in terms of conversation, we've made great gains. The level of conversation that people are having… -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on the Second Anniversary of the Death of George Floyd
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, spoke with KSTP-TV about what has changed since George Floyd's murder. On the topic of progress, Williams said, "Well, this is a challenge because unfortunately as Americans we always want a tragedy with a happy ending, and we have a sitcom understanding of moments like… -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on the 'Great Replacement' Conspiracy Theory and the Buffalo Shooting
In the NewsFounding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative Dr. Yohuru Williams was interviewed by KARE 11 News on the shooting in Buffalo, New York. Williams explained the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory which is thought to be a motivation behind this attack, and many other hate crimes around the world. In the interview he said, "I feel… -
St. Thomas Community Reacts to Deadly Shooting in Buffalo, New York
In the NewsMembers of the University of St. Thomas are 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 with… -
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: