Steps People in Healthcare, Education, and the Legal System Must Take to Be Anti-Racist

by Arik Korman

By Alice Doyel Volunteer blogger   “In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.” Thurgood Marshall, civil rights lawyer, first African American Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Thurgood Marshall won 29 of the 32 civil rights cases he argued before the Supreme Court. He is best known … Read more Steps People in Healthcare, Education, and the Legal System Must Take to Be Anti-Racist

Clothing + Ethnic Identity = Incitement to Riot + Charged for Murder, Part 2

by Arik Korman

By Alice Doyel Guest blogger   Part 2: Innocent Youth Charged with Incitement to Riot and Murder Daniel Alarcón, New York Times Magazine, How Do You Define a Gang Member? (Click on the title for the full 4,500-word article for an in-depth view of the criminal prosecution of this young man) Laws across the country … Read more Clothing + Ethnic Identity = Incitement to Riot + Charged for Murder, Part 2

Addressing Implicit and Explicit Bias in Discipline

by Arik Korman

By Alice Doyel Guest blogger   Below is a magnificent essay on implicit and explicit racial bias that was written for me by Rose Spidell, Senior Education Ombuds, Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO), part of the Washington state Office of the Governor. Mission: OEO works with families, communities, and schools to navigate educational challenges … Read more Addressing Implicit and Explicit Bias in Discipline