‘I’m Prejudiced,’ He Said. Then We Kept Talking.

by lindaoppenheim | Dec 12, 2016 | Opinion

Heather C. McGhee, founder of Demos, relates her evolving relationship with a caller who recognized his prejudices and wanted to change.

Research says there are ways to reduce racial bias

by lindaoppenheim | Nov 17, 2016 | Article

Based on the work by several researchers, German Lopez proposes frank, brief conversations may help people re-examine and even reduce their biases.

When Whites Just Don’t Get It, Revisted by Nicholas Kristof

by lindaoppenheim | Apr 3, 2016 | Continuing Conversations, Opinion

As a follow-up to his series of columns in 2014, Nicholas Kristof points out the “racial disparities . . . [that] are as grave as ever”: wealth, sentencing, exposure to environmental hazards, education, job opportunities, etc.  He refers to an NBA study...

Causes and Consequences of Racial Bias in Law Enforcement, February 10, 2016

by lindaoppenheim | Jan 30, 2016 | Events

Especially relevant for now ==  Wednesday, February 10, 4:30 p.m. a talk in the Inequality Science Series in A32 Peretsman Scully Hall Presenters: Karin Martin, Assistant Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Jack Glaser, Associate Professor, Goldman School...

How to take a stand on racial bias: #TheTalk

by lindaoppenheim | Mar 5, 2015 | Opinion, Stand Against Racism

This article on MTV honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by enumerating “9 Ways You Can Take a Stand on Racial Bias.”