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7 Takeaways from the State of Race Symposium

Social media ambassadors highlighted the key themes of the day using the hashtag #stateofrace on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and more.

BY Arica Van Boxtel

Blog Post

04.12.2017
Racial Equity

The Future Dialogue on Race

While the topic of race and racism will likely continue to be a contentious topic for years to come, it is a discussion that is imperative for civil society.

BY Communications and Society Program

Video

04.05.2017
Racial Equity

Race a Hurdle, Not a Wall for DMV Students

17 D.C., Maryland, and Virginia metropolitan area (DMV) high school students participated in a two-day seminar on race and equity.

BY Youth Leadership Programs

Video

03.06.2017
Racial Equity

Race and History

Bryan Stevenson discusses the legacy of slavery, racial terrorism, segregation, and police violence.

BY Aspen Ideas to Go

Podcast

02.07.2017
Racial Equity

Celebrating Black History Month

Watch our talks celebrating African American history and culture.

BY Institute Staff

Blog Post

02.01.2017
Racial Equity

Combating the Racial Wealth Gap

Despite the difficulties that African American and Latino entrepreneurs face, there are ways that businesses and policymakers can lower the barriers.

BY Alison Decker

Blog Post

12.22.2016
Racial Equity

Symposium on the State of Race in America

The Symposium explores individual, cultural, institutional and structural causes of racial problems, looking towards new and viable solutions. In 2016 the Symposium examined the ways that shifting demographics are likely to affect two key areas: universities and housing. 

BY Communications and Society Program

Blog Post

12.16.2016
Racial Equity

Common Explains "Black America Again"

Common performs his new song, "Black America Again." He describes the ideas, the tragedies, the political environment, and the American stories that inspired his lyrics.

BY Aaron Myers

Video

09.30.2016
Racial Equity

Notes on Race and Resegregation

Author Jeff Chang says America has slid back toward segregation in our neighborhoods, schools, colleges and universities, and in our culture.

BY Aspen Ideas to Go

Podcast

09.28.2016
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