Temple Thought Leaders
Attacks on the Asian American community are tied to a history of racism and prejudice
Type: News Story
Nguyễn Thị Điểu, an associate professor of history, explains how anti-Asian violence is rooted in a history of prejudice.
April 13, 2021
Why are women still earning less than men?
Type: News Story
Judith A. Levine, associate professor sociology, explains why women are disproportionately affected by poverty.
March 17, 2021
Exploring the best way to bring up Black children in white families and communities
Type: News Story
Valerie Harrison, the president’s senior advisor for equity, diversity and inclusion, and Kathryn Peach D’Angelo, assistant vice president for administration and planning, discuss “Do Right By Me,” their new book about raising Black children in white spaces.
February 3, 2021
The impact of Black athlete activism
Type: News Story
A Temple professor expands our understanding of the impact of Black athlete activism on Black public opinion and political action.
December 16, 2020
Challenging systemic racism through theater
Type: News Story
Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon, an associate professor of theater studies and playwriting, explains how art can help audiences confront issues of race and racism.
December 3, 2020
Issues of racial injustice have helped shape the 2020 presidential election
Type: News Story
Assistant Professor of Political Science Michael Sances discusses how issues of racial injustice have influenced the campaigns.
October 14, 2020
Uprise Online: Professor discusses social movements in the digital age
Type: News Story
Klein Professor David Love shares his expertise around racial injustice and how it plays out on social media today.
September 16, 2020
Reimagining the role of police in society through research
Type: News Story
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Ajima Olaghere discusses her scholarship on policing and communities.
September 2, 2020
‘We’ve been here before’: Journalism professor discusses covering racism, protests and police brutality
Type: News Story
Linn Washington Jr., a professor of journalism, has been covering systemic racism since the 1970s.
August 25, 2020
Racial injustice has been fuelled by centuries of prejudiced hierarchies
Type: News Story
Molefi Kete Asante, chair of Africology and African American Studies, looks at the historical context of the George Floyd protests.
July 23, 2020
National protests emphasize need for criminal justice reform
Type: News Story
Temple professor talks about the need for criminal justice reform in the U.S., highlighting the value of well-funded reentry programs.
July 23, 2020
The national conversation on race is an opportunity to push for greater inclusion
Type: News Story
Klein College’s first diversity advisor to the office of the dean discusses diversity, equity and inclusion.
July 2, 2020
Systemic racism has led to education disparities
Type: News Story
Dean Gregory Anderson outlines how race and socioeconomic status impacts access to educational opportunities in the U.S.
June 25, 2020