In this article, Louise Taylor responds to commentaries on her article, "Seeking Equality of Educational Outcomes for Black Students: A Personal Account" (EJ1316951), offering her response and further reflections as she continues her efforts towards anti-racist practice. She begins her response by noting that the scale of the challenge…

This article has its origins in the Macpherson report's contention that public organisations in British society are characterised by institutional racism. Drawing upon the Parekh report's identification of ten components of institutional racism, the article examines which, if any, of these components are manifest in a university in Central England…

This paper has several concerns. It is about both the stories we tell and the images we place with those stories; it is also about historical practice and the power of the image to generate new research approaches. The paper is organized into three sections: the "eye of history" and historians and the visual archive; histories of black…

In the last few years there has been much discussion concerning different frameworks-paradigms-perspectives-world views and the ways in which each paradigm affects how knowledge is collected and analyzed. Unfortunately each new paradigm has been positioned in relation to the traditional rationalistic, scientific paradigm. The roots of these…

While a great deal of discussion has been generated regarding increased levels of student diversity, recruitment of minority faculty, and the diversification of college curricula, there has been far less written about the impact of white institutions on the psyches of ethnic minority faculty. This paper discloses one African-American female…

Relates the personal experiences of six minority journalists with different racial backgrounds and work experiences to illustrate how affirmative action programs and related initiatives have acted as a catalyst in minority hiring practices in mainstream daily newspapers. (LS)

This collection of 11 essays on race and ethnicity written over 25 years reflects the thoughts and expressions of the author as they developed. They all focus on some aspects of racial and ethnic relations and the problems faced by individuals in three overlapping social categories: (1) European immigrants, especially Jews; (2) non-White…

African American women administrators can be effective mentors because they bring to their jobs a unique and diverse perspective both as women and minorities. Important benefits from African American women mentors for the academic community are reviewed. Formal, informal, and peer mentoring, and women mentors' experiences are discussed. (EMK)

The lack of adequate conceptualization of a public health strategy for alcohol abuse prevention contributes significantly to the problems of abuse in the black community. It is recommended that priority be given to the development of national policies on primary prevention services targeted for minority populations. (TJH)

The National Art Education Association (NAEA) has failed to recognize the talents, skills, and aspirations of Afro-American art educators. There needs to be greater participation of ethnic minorities in the NAEA. (RM)

Presents an interview with William W. Sutton, Jr., outgoing president of the National Association of Black Journalists, about the declining number of minority journalists, educating students of color for journalism careers, and the challenges facing Black journalists in the newsroom. (EV)

Addresses the complex ethical and cultural issues that arise when counseling women, Blacks, ethnic minorities, poor people, lesbians, and gays. Common dilemmas arising from the social context of the counselor-client relationship, the need to respect client autonomy, and the imperative for ethical and quality health care are outlined and discussed,…

Illustrates the subtlety of racism in daily life and suggests the responsibility of white people to acknowledge their access to privilege and power based on skin color, to remain accountable for the history of oppression of people of color, to change their attitudes and behaviors, and to work toward justice for all. (KS)

The underrepresentation of Hispanics, Blacks, and American Indians on school and college campuses is a serious and complex problem. New initiatives are needed to increase the number of minority students prepared for university study and to ensure that they receive the assistance necessary to enroll and remain in college. One aspect of this…

The author discusses the overrepresentation of Blacks and other minority or culturally different groups in special education classes and points out how special education fails and succeeds in dealing with diverse cultural groups. (SBH)