World 2020 census racial data lacks nuance, sociology professor says Ellis Monk says wording of questions, presentation, various changes probably affected count
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‘We are going to soldier on’ Juneteenth activist Opal Lee reflects on import and symbolism of new holiday DateJune 17, 2021June 18, 2021
A diet that’s healthy for people, and the planet Symposium urges greater consumption, and growth, of plants DateJune 17, 2021June 22, 2021
A reason to celebrate ‘On Juneteenth’ The 19th, and Gordon-Reed’s new book, show that slavery is ‘a very present past’ DateJune 15, 2021
Supreme Court defers decision on reviewing admissions case High court asks U.S. solicitor general to weigh in on appeal of lower court rulings in Harvard’s favor DateJune 15, 2021
Did Bill Barr ‘corrupt’ the Justice Department? New book chronicles the former Trump attorney general’s record DateJune 15, 2021July 12, 2021
Learning from COVID’s ‘Chernobyl moment’ Experts urge global reform now, before all is forgotten and a deadlier pandemic begins DateJune 11, 2021
Can knowing someone of a different race early in life make you more liberal? Study finds links between white men having Black neighbors in their youth and later party affiliation DateJune 11, 2021June 14, 2021
Study suggests new lessons on COVID-19 and mass incarceration Follow-up research links Ill. county jail with community spread of coronavirus DateJune 9, 2021June 9, 2021
Will a historically diverse new coalition bring big changes to Israel? Analysts say probably not, but it may begin to heal economy and riven government DateJune 7, 2021June 8, 2021
Why living in a two-parent home isn’t a cure-all for Black students New research suggests financial and other resources are also key to success for youth DateJune 3, 2021August 23, 2021
Racial wealth gap may be a key to other inequities A look at how and why we got there and what we can do about it DateJune 3, 2021June 17, 2021
Fixing the internet will require a cultural shift Prioritize public interest over profit with tech innovation, social and regulatory controls, expert says DateMay 28, 2021May 28, 2021
Recalling the Tulsa race massacre, and calling for reparations Rights activists, academics remember 1921 assault, focus on what remains to be done DateMay 20, 2021
Harvard argues admissions suit isn’t worthy of Supreme Court review Brief notes two lower courts have rejected bias allegations in University’s process DateMay 17, 2021May 18, 2021
Annette Gordon-Reed on Texas history and growing up there in the ’60s and ’70s Her new book, ‘On Juneteenth,’ explores the complexities of the past and how we think of them DateMay 14, 2021May 24, 2021
Only a little change for migrants at the U.S. border Humanitarian experts say Biden administration ended most disputed measures but kept much in place DateMay 14, 2021
‘In India, anything and everything is a super-spreader event’ Chan’s Subramanian offers on-the-ground perspective as COVID-19 surges DateMay 14, 2021
Three notable immigrants who served their adoptive land Madeleine Albright, Dina Powell McCormick, and Ezinne Uzo-Okoro on role of foreign-born Americans DateMay 13, 2021May 18, 2021
French and German activist politicians discuss battling racism with legislation Christiane Taubira and Aminata Touré details efforts in their nations DateMay 7, 2021
Analysts in economics, public policy give Biden infrastructure plan high marks They say $2.3 trillion ‘generational’ investment will pay wide-ranging dividends DateMay 6, 2021
Why the COVID-19 outbreak in Brazil has become a humanitarian crisis Chan School’s Castro says the factors are many, but biggest may be failure of leadership, denial of science DateApril 28, 2021April 29, 2021
Climate change as a national security issue Former Secretary of State Kerry calls it one of the biggest threats facing the nation DateApril 26, 2021April 26, 2021
The fight for environmental justice Harvard affiliates at the Law School and School of Public Health are working to right the wrongs of decades of discriminatory policy DateApril 23, 2021April 23, 2021
In 14 months lost, some new educational gains A look at quarantine work-arounds that worked so well they’re worth making permanent DateApril 22, 2021April 22, 2021
The GOP house divided Battle joined over the party’s traditional values and those of Trump DateApril 21, 2021April 23, 2021
Ensuring the Floyd trial becomes a turning point Kennedy School professor talks about steps needed for meaningful police reform DateApril 21, 2021April 22, 2021
A viral video spurs Biden’s denunciation of anti-Asian violence Activist’s Instagram post gets boost from CBS White House reporter DateApril 12, 2021April 12, 2021
Curbing gun violence in the United States Public health expert calls Biden’s orders ‘good first steps’ DateApril 12, 2021
