racism

Reflections of self and labor

Professor Gary Okihiro on how learning African history was his tool to fight oppression.

By Gary Y. Okihiro | Jan 19 06:22 pm ET

An open letter to President Bollinger

ROTC violates Columbia's antidiscrimination policy.

By Undersigned | Apr 27 10:20 pm ET

Reacting to racism

In addition to the administration's efforts, racism needs to be dealt with personally.

By Jesse Eiseman | Mar 27 08:00 pm ET

Hanging Nooses

It's time to focus on the racial politics of the everyday.

By Felicia Bishop | Feb 27 10:15 pm ET

DADT was a blessing in disguise

The DADT repeal may help the military, but it only hurts humans.

By Yasmeen Ar-Rayani | Jan 23 09:39 pm ET

Integrating a dream

While MLK's dream has been partially realized, Columbia still faces inequality.

By Derion Givens | Jan 17 10:41 pm ET

I am not a terrorist

Prominent racism even after 9 years.

By Sameea Butt | Sep 8 06:45 pm ET

No white flag for Arab Americans

After the shooting at Fort Hood this past November, my inbox was flooded with expressions of “regret,” “shock,” “horror,” and “grief.” These strong condemnations of Nidal Hasan’s act came from what some may deem an unlikely source: three Arab-American organizations—the Arab-American Family Support Center, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, and the Arab American Institute. Indeed, in the wake of the shooting, the most vocal critics of Hasan—even among my peers—were Arabs. The logic behind this behavior is perhaps best illustrated by ADC’s press release.

By Yasmina Raiani | Jan 19 12:02 am ET

Confessions of a Radical White Gentrifier

On paper, it seems like I’ve done everything right. I attend regular protests on 125th Street, I can cite Huey P.

By Andrew Lyubarsky | Oct 22 06:56 pm ET

Finding the Strength to Stand Up to Rage

I feel frustrated. When I open the Spectator opinion section and read accusations that the Columbia community is racist, I feel frustrated.

By Jonathan Hollander | Mar 27 02:13 am ET

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