DIALOGUE ON RACE BLOG
Diversity and Representation in the U.S. Judiciary
The news of the first Black woman nominee to the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, has brought up a host of questions, especially – what will being the first Black woman on the Supreme Court mean for the U.S. judicial system? Here we dive into what diversity and representation looks like presently in the U.S. judiciary, and about why it matters going forward.
The 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott
An act of Nonviolent Protest that Inspired the many boycotts of the Civil Rights Movement
A Testimony on the Dialogue on Race Original Series: DOR and Me by Richard Holwill
A Testimony on the Dialogue on Race Original Series The following text is a collection of thoughts written by Richard Holwill, a recent participant in our Dialogue on Race Original Series. His thoughts could reflect a shared experience by a lot of our participants...
“The Story we tell”: Fifty years after a riot in Baton Rouge
The legacy of a Riot in Baton Rouge fifty years ago is a story that is still told in a variety of versions of an event that left 4 people dead. The riot happened at a time when an all-white group, Baton Rouge Leaders, claimed race relations were good in the city....
What is Cancer Alley? Environmental Racism In Our Backyards
Every so often, an environmental disaster will occur and hit the news. This usually prompts public outrage, organizations to be formed, and vows for change to be made. In the 80s, it was the Exxon-Valdez oil spill. In the 90s, it was the contamination of Hinkley’s...
Meet the Team: An Interview with Kristina Lusk
As Dialogue on Race Louisiana has grown, so has our team! From Board members to staff to facilitators, we have a lot of talented people in our midst. If you are interested in learning about our team and what it is like to work with us, you're in the right place. We...
Meet the Team: An Interview with Ian Seaman
As Dialogue on Race Louisiana has grown, so has our team! From Board members to staff to facilitators, we have a lot of talented people in our midst. If you are interested in learning about our team and what it is like to work with us, you're in the right place. We...
The Relationship Between Intersectionality and Critical Race Theory
Intersectionality and Critical Race Theory are currently emerging at the center of many discussions. While different, the terms share a common historical thread and both face the danger of their meanings becoming muddled and politicized. This month is Pride month, and...
Meet the Team: An Interview with Zarinah Salahuddin
As Dialogue on Race Louisiana has grown, so has our team! From Board members to staff to facilitators, we have a lot of talented people in our midst. If you are interested in learning about our team and what it is like to work with us, you're in the right place. We...
For the Record: Freedom House Ambulance Service
For the Record is a series designed to bring attention to Black stories that have been hidden, covered up, or missing in public education, and therefore we strive to give credit where credit is due. The World’s First Paramedics … In 1970, something strange was...
Meet MIMOSA Handcrafted and the Cicada Pendant
Last year, Dialogue on Race Louisiana had the amazing opportunity to team up with a local businesswoman, Madeline Ellis. Madeline is the Owner and Creative Director at MIMOSA Handcrafted, a Baton Rouge jewelry company that creates remarkable pieces using...
Meet the Team: An Interview with Jasmine Pogue
As Dialogue on Race Louisiana has grown, so has our team! From Board members to staff to facilitators, we have a lot of talented people in our midst. If you are interested in learning about our team and what it is like to work with us, you're in the right place. We...
The Women Who Championed Equal Rights: 1830s – 1900s
This image is the front cover of “Women’s Rights Emerges within the Antislavery Movement 1830-1870” written by Kathryn Kish Sklar in 2000 The story of abolition is often marked by incredible figures, such as Frederick Douglass, Henry “Box” Brown, John...
Black History Month – Support Black Voices
How to Recognize and Celebrate Black History What are some of the ways we can truly acknowledge Black history and celebrate that history today? The first way is to affirm that this subject is present and deserves attention all months out of the year - it should...
End The Violence Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Our Statement There has been a recent wave of Anti-Asian violence occurring all over the country. In 2020 alone, the advocacy group Stop AAPI Hate received 2,800 reports, 240 of which were physical assaults. In January, a 91 year-old man in Oakland's Chinatown...
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TESTIMONIALS
This was a wonderful experience which I felt really brought home the concepts of institutional racism and white privilege. Our group was soon comfortable with each other and able to have an open dialogue on these tough concepts via the guidance of our two wonderful moderators. I strongly recommend this to anyone who wants to understand how racism is having an impact on people of color in the modern world.
- Heather M.
The Dialogue on Race series has been one of the most significant learning experiences I've ever had the pleasure to be a part of. I highly recommend it to anyone who's seriously interested in having an open and honest dialogue (not debate) on race and who also wants to play their role in dismantling racism in our community.
- Eric D.