Racism is more common than we think
As part of Civility Week, ETSU’s Student Government Association hosted an educational discussion about race and America entitled “Race and Democracy: America is Always Changing, …
Posts tagged race relations
2020 retrospective, hopes for 2021
We can all take a collective sigh of relief: 2020 is finally coming to a close. Though there is no light beaming on the horizon …
Watson’s recent publication addresses America’s political radicalization
Dr. Elwood Watson, a professor of history, African American studies and gender studies at ETSU, has authored a new book, “Keepin’ It Real: Essays on …
Since Ferguson: Taking steps to prevent police shootings
On Aug. 9, 2014, Michael Brown, an unarmed African-American teenager was shot and killed by Darren Wilson, a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Findings …