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July 9, 2020

Fort Worth Native Leon Bridges’ Music Video Celebrates Blackness

Fort Worth native Leon Bridges' new music video for his single “Sweeter” should resonate with citizens across Texas for its ability to capture the unique imprint...

July 9, 2020

I Am A Racist

Saying “I am a racist” is such a scary thing for so many people. But why is this so scary? Read on to learn more.

July 9, 2020

What Can I Do?

Since the murder of George Floyd, I’ve been getting asked by my white brothers and sisters the question, “what can I do?” Read on to learn more.

June 14, 2020

Skeptical You’re Serious About Racial Justice

In recent weeks, people have sent me messages of solidarity and pledges to fight for racial justice. To those who have publicly pledged to join...

May 28, 2020

“Racism isn’t Getting Worse, It’s Getting Filmed”

Will Smith spoke candidly, "When I hear people say it's worse than it's ever been I disagree completely,” Smith said. “Racism isn’t getting worse, it’s getting filmed.”

May 28, 2020

Black and Brown Solidarity

As I watch the media outlets discuss the impact of Covid-19 and hear the President describe efforts to slow down its spread by using "military tactics,"...

July 15, 2019

Gentrification and the Dignity of the Invisible Part 2 of 3: What Does Gentrification Have to Do With Race?

In our last post, we discussed the basics of gentrification: what it is and how it works. In this post, we will explore the relationship between...

October 8, 2018

Gentrification and the Dignity of the Invisible (Part 1 of 3: What Is Gentrification?)

Whenever a neighborhood transitions from being predominately black and poor to being predominately white and middle class, it is common to hear white people say...

January 8, 2018

76105 Documentary Premiere

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the premiere screening of "76105: Dr. King Won't Rise" January 15 at the BLUU Auditorium on the campus...

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