Sentences with phrase «people of color today»

This is especially important in a country that was built upon racist systems that still negatively impact people of color today.

In fact, if I had to pick one book from the list to send each one of you, it would be this one, as it proves the perfect primer for understanding how mass incarceration, police brutality, socioeconomic oppression, and racial prejudice affect people of color today.

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Formal slavery was quickly replaced by a Jim Crow system that was slavery in all but name, and many of its vestiges (mass incarceration of people of color, voter disenfranchisement, and all manner of systemic racism) remain alive and well today.

Hence there are Church members today who continue to summon and teach at every level of Church education the racial discourse that black people are descendants of Cain, that they merited lesser earthly privilege because they were «fence - sitters» in the War in Heaven, and that, science and climatic factors aside, there is a link between skin color and righteousness» Mormon scripture specifically referencing race includes (from the Book of Mormon): 1 Nephi 11:8 1 Nephi 11:13 1 Nephi 12:23 1 Nephi 13:15 2 Nephi 5:21 2 Nephi 30:6 (1830 edition) Jacob 3:8 Alma 3:6 3 Nephi 2:15 Mormon 5:15

Hence there are Church members today who continue to summon and teach at every level of Church education the racial discourse that black people are descendants of Cain, that they merited lesser earthly privilege because they were «fence - sitters» in the War in Heaven, and that, science and climatic factors aside, there is a link between skin color and righteousness»

All those brown skinned people throughout the Middle East today would be much closer in skin color to both Jesus and St. Nick than would anybody today of white European descent.

The historical Jesus who certainly had a certain color is represented today through a multi-tude of people of different colour.

The effects of this policy are still very much seen today, as areas that used to be inside the red line are still occupied predominantly by people of color.

Instead of telling people that their interpretation is wrong, you can remind them that other religious texts have been used in the past to justify atudes and laws that are recognized today as morally wrong and unjust — such as discrimination against women, people of color and religious minorities.

Look at them today... now the boy is trying to prevent people of color from voting with the ID crap.

After much over analysis of my 3 year - olds lack of desire to color / draw /» write» after countless ignored «invitations» — today she drew her first «person» — two arms, a head, two eyes and she «colored in the shirt.»

Today, Ferreras is the first woman, first person of color and the youngest City Councilmember to be elected as Finance Chair.

Today, reacting to a spate of fatal encounters between police and people of color in New York and in Ferguson, Mo., de Blasio said the incidents showed that «something is wrong in this country that's going unaddressed.»

New York Needs to Desegregate Housing in Order to Improve Schools Astorino Clearly Not A Supporter of Fair Housing for People of Color (White Plains, NY) Howie Hawkins, the Green Party candidate for Governor, said today that improving access to affordable housing was critical to improving education in New York State.

Today's announcement was made during the City's first «Homelessness Among LGBTQ Persons of Color Awareness Breakfast,» sponsored by the Department of Homeless Services, Department of Youth & Community Development held at Fordham University's Rose Hill campus in the Bronx.

Even today, modern Japanese people refer to the color of the green traffic light, lush green leaves and green vegetables, as ao («blue»).

All people know today about gelatin is Jello that is full of sugar, artificial colors, and genetically modified foods....

If I had doubts about whether racism is a serious threat to people of color in the U.S. today, the anger and threats of violence directed at this class are their own proof that we have a long, long way to go to overcome racism.

Known for her use of color, bold prints and eye - catching details, Elaine's handbag and shoe collections have been featured on The Today Show, ABC's Mirror / Mirror and in Glamour, InStyle, People, Lucky, Self, O The Oprah Magazine, Real Simple, and more.

The film deals with what it means to be a person of color in today's world, but it plays out within the confines of a fictional East African country called Wakanda.

«In our nation's public schools today, most teachers are white, middle class, and female, while most of their students» families are people of color living in low - income neighborhoods.

While people of color make up more than one - third of the labor force, 11 less than 20 percent of teachers identify as people of color.12 Recruitment is essential to ensure that highly qualified candidates consider a career in teaching, as well as to combat current diversity disparities in today's schools and within the teaching profession.

I am the mother of a young person of color living in the United States today.

The generation of young people being educated in today's public schools has never been more diverse, with our schools serving more students of color, students with disabilities and English - language learners.

In small groups, students then discuss whether they think people today are judged by the content of their character or the color of their skin.

Source: Volkswagen Press Release is on Page 2 ALL - NEW 2019 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA MAKES GLOBAL DEBUT AT THE NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW Jan 14, 2018 The all - new Jetta raises the bar in the compact sedan class, with bold design, innovative technology features, and a transferable, 6 - year / 72, 000 - mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty Jetta is now based off the award - winning MQB architecture Sleek coupe - like exterior design features shorter overhangs and a bold new face Upscale driver - centric interior features premium materials and modern design 1.4 - liter TSI engine is paired with six - speed manual or eight - speed automatic transmissions Aluminum - alloy wheels, App - Connect and full LED lighting are standard Available driver assistance technology includes: Front Assist, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, and Light Assist Available premium features include: Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, 10 - color ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated leather seats, and 400 - watt BeatsAudio ® system The People First Warranty, with 6 - years / 72, 000 - mile (whichever occurs first) coverage Pricing starts at $ 18,545, less than the outgoing model Detroit, Mich. — Today, Volkswagen of America, Inc., unveiled the all - new 2019 Jetta at the North American International Auto Show.

«Today, people don't think twice about players of different skin colors competing with one another on the court, but it wasn't always that way,» Coy writes.

I feel that way about the angry, ignorant white people today who would rather blame their economic struggles on people of color than to hold accountable the people who have the power and call the shots.

and add to your reading list books like The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander, The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein, Evicted by Matthew Desmond or Between the World and Me by Ta - Nehisi Coates to obtain a historical perspective on why your community is structured the way it is today and what systemic challenges people continue to face.

The aftereffects are still with us today — from issues of mass incarceration to disproportionate sentencing of people of color.

Brooklyn Museum curator Eugenie Tsai cites the work today to show how little has changed: in nonprofit cultural institutions, 79 % of curators are white and 21 % are people of color, while 31 % of security staff is white, versus 69 % people of color.

With three female nominees, two people of color, and all with roots that extend outside of Britain, the optics alone make a poignant statement of who are regarded as «emerging» artists in Britain today.

[1] Today, amid growing social tensions and extreme xenophobia, Rosenberg's Color for the People intended to create space for remembering the vital roles that color (and food) continue to play in shaping our consciousness and in fostering shared experiences of pleasure and joy, which are, as Rosenberg says, «medicine for times like these.&rColor for the People intended to create space for remembering the vital roles that color (and food) continue to play in shaping our consciousness and in fostering shared experiences of pleasure and joy, which are, as Rosenberg says, «medicine for times like these.&rcolor (and food) continue to play in shaping our consciousness and in fostering shared experiences of pleasure and joy, which are, as Rosenberg says, «medicine for times like these.»

Brooklyn Community Forum on Anti-gentrification and Displacement Today's event spotlights the efforts by coalitions and activists, highlighting people of color led initiatives fighting gentrification and displacement.

Understudied, his distinctive work is particularly relevant in today's culturally fraught climate — a stew of dirty politics, moral debasement; sexual misconduct; unprecedented national diversity and progress for people of color, amid racial tension.

In today's article several people complained about the color of cfl lamps — you might have addressed the subject of color in kelvin units (warmer light — lower kelvin; cooler light — higher kelvin).

You can pre-order The Inspired Room Coloring Book for under $ 10 -LRB-!!!!!!) today at Amazon or Barnes and Noble and then you'll be one of the very first people to receive a copy when it releases.

A lot of people might be a bit unsure about this 80's flashback trend, so today, I'm going to be sharing some Fall Outfit Ideas styled with different colored chunky knit leg warmers!

The landscape is so drab — yes, «a mountain of dust» — the beautiful people you met today jump out of the photos with color!

«People today have a growing sense of adventure, and it is making its way into even the coziest corners of our homes,» says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin - Williams.

«People today have a growing sense of adventure, and it's making its way into even the coziest corners of our homes,» says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin - Williams.