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Fundamentals, Gone But Not Forgotten, Race/Ethnicity

Gone But Not Forgotten: W.E.B. DuBois

W.E.B. Du Bois, who died on this date (August 27) in 1963, was an American sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, and intellectual whose work and legacy continue to influence discussions…

Race/Ethnicity

Building Bridges or Barriers? The Racial and Environmental Impacts of Urban Highways

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Highway development projects in Omaha have historically favored affluent, predominantly white neighborhoods while disadvantaging minority communities. Environmental burdens from highways, such as pollution and displacement, disproportionately impact neighborhoods of color.…

Gone But Not Forgotten, Race/Ethnicity

Gone But Not Forgotten: Ruby Hurley

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Ruby Hurley, who died on this date (August 9) in 1980, was an influential yet often overlooked figure in the American civil rights movement. Known for her formidable organizational skills…

Gone But Not Forgotten, Race/Ethnicity

Gone But Not Forgotten: John Lewis

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John Lewis, a towering figure in American history, dedicated his life to the pursuit of justice, equality, and civil rights. Born on February 21, 1940, in Troy, Alabama, Lewis emerged…

Gender/Family, Race/Ethnicity

How Couples from Different Backgrounds Manage Work and Family Responsibilities

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The study identifies six distinct work-family arrangements among Black, Hispanic, and white couples. Hispanic family structures were significantly more traditional than White and Black families, both of which were more…

Disability, Fundamentals, Gender/Family, Indigenous, LGBTQIA2S+, Race/Ethnicity

How Many Types of Privilege Are There?

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In sociology, privilege is the array of unearned benefits or advantages bestowed on individuals due to their membership in a social group. Because of the multiple and varied ways privileges…

Gone But Not Forgotten, Race/Ethnicity

Gone But Not Forgotten: Harriet Tubman

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Rest in Power Today, March 10, we commemorate the passing of an extraordinary figure in American history, Harriet Tubman. Born into slavery in Maryland around 1822, her life was a…

Indigenous, Movements, Race/Ethnicity

In the Shadow of the Border: The Untold Struggles of Mexican Americans

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Mexican Americans near the Arizona-Mexico border must live in a "low-intensity conflict zone" in which several of their constitutional rights are effectively suspended. Through frequent, arbitrary interactions with Customs and…