/tags/systemic-racism Systemic Racism en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-09-26/st-louis-reparations-commission-ends-black-st-louisans-cash-payouts The St. Louis Reparations Commission will present its harm report on Sept. 30. Over 100 Black St. Louisans testified why they want reparations and what form they want them to take. The harm report will include dozens of testimonies, history of racism and recommendations for the mayor to bring about a plan to repair racial harms. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-09-26/st-louis-reparations-commission-ends-black-st-louisans-cash-payouts Andrea Y. Henderson /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-07-11/institute-for-black-liberation-makes-space-to-heal-from-racism-and-celebrate-black-joy The inaugural cohort of the St. Louis-based initiative graduated last fall. A new cohort starts the program later this year. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:40:47 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-07-11/institute-for-black-liberation-makes-space-to-heal-from-racism-and-celebrate-black-joy Elaine Cha /economy-business/2023-12-26/socially-disadvantaged-farmers-operate-with-higher-risk A U.S. Department of Agriculture report found “socially disadvantaged producers,” especially Black farmers, operate at a higher risk level compared to their white counterparts and are less likely to receive government payments. Tue, 26 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-12-26/socially-disadvantaged-farmers-operate-with-higher-risk Anna Pope /health-science-environment/2023-12-13/illinois-statewide-plan-declares-racism-a-public-health-crisis Despite the findings, some say ‘Healthy Illinois 2028’ is missing key areas of focus. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-12-13/illinois-statewide-plan-declares-racism-a-public-health-crisis Dilpreet Raju /health-science-environment/2023-02-24/wash-u-medicine-and-race-forum-to-examine-racism-and-health-disparities-in-st-louis The Medical Humanities program at Washington University in St. Louis is hosting a forum Saturday on Medicine, Race, and Ethnicity in St. Louis. Scholars and doctors will discuss racism in health care in the St. Louis region, the well-being of Asian and Hispanic communities, and how activism and art can create change within the medical field. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:15:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-02-24/wash-u-medicine-and-race-forum-to-examine-racism-and-health-disparities-in-st-louis Andrea Y. Henderson /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-12-01/exhibition-at-the-luminary-explores-how-white-women-uphold-white-supremacy Chicago-based artist Kelly Kristin Jones addresses the role of white supremacy in society in her exhibition "nwl," short for "nice white ladies." Fri, 02 Dec 2022 21:56:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-12-01/exhibition-at-the-luminary-explores-how-white-women-uphold-white-supremacy Avery Lea Rogers /race-identity-faith/2021-06-18/black-st-louisans-urge-people-to-use-juneteenth-as-a-day-of-reflection-and-service St. Louis, St. Louis County and Illinois have designated Juneteenth as an official holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. President Joe Biden signed a law on Thursday making June 19 a national holiday. Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:58:41 GMT /race-identity-faith/2021-06-18/black-st-louisans-urge-people-to-use-juneteenth-as-a-day-of-reflection-and-service Andrea Y. Henderson /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-02-16/we-live-here-explores-effects-of-environmental-racism-in-st-louis The We Live Here team delves into their latest Farm Dreams & Toxic Dust episode, and what the rest of the season on environmental racism has to offer. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:50:57 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-02-16/we-live-here-explores-effects-of-environmental-racism-in-st-louis Lara Hamdan /2021-01-29/editors-note-owning-up-to-st-louis-public-radios-racist-past © 2024 ��������, and journalism in general, has long faced criticism for how it has covered Black communities and treated employees of color. It is time to acknowledge these mistakes and commit to making meaningful changes so the problem doesn't continue. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:00:53 GMT /2021-01-29/editors-note-owning-up-to-st-louis-public-radios-racist-past Shula Neuman /politics-issues/2020-06-22/black-police-union-wants-st-louis-county-to-address-systemic-racism-in-the-police-force Members of the Ethical Society of Police expressed frustration with St. Louis County on Monday for its lack of urgency to acknowledge the police union and… Tue, 23 Jun 2020 02:11:28 GMT /politics-issues/2020-06-22/black-police-union-wants-st-louis-county-to-address-systemic-racism-in-the-police-force Andrea Y. Henderson