Month: June 2020
Book Buzz: Understanding Structural Racism
As the shock wave created by the video of George Floyd’s murder continues to reverberate, people—especially white people—are asking “What can I do? How can I be an ally?” and one part of the answer is always “educate yourself about structural racism.” To that end, these title suggestions will help get you started thinking about … Read more
Whatcom Art Guild: Out the Window
??? ????????? ?????: ??? ??? ?????? During quarantine, we had to simplify our lives to be more home-centered. Looking out our windows became a substitute for participating in the events that made up the fabric of our everyday lives — from attending art shows and public events, to eating dinner out and traveling to new … Read more
Broken on All Sides
Race, Mass Incarceration and New Visions for Criminal Justice Today, there are more African Americans in prison or jail, on probation or parole, than were enslaved in 1850, a decade before the Civil War began. The prison population has exploded by 500% since the end of the Civil Rights and Black Power movements. America locks … Read more