Black athletes, including Naomi Osaka (pictured above at the Australian Open in Melbourne) face discrimination in sports. Photo retrieved from Reuters, taken by Loren Elliott. While sports can be a unifying force for many people, they can be a traumatizing experience for others. Over the years, micro-aggressions in sports have become more noticeable against members of … [Read more...] about Covert Bias and Discrimination: Micro-aggressions in Sports
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How Cannabis is Used to Discriminate Against and Disenfranchise People of Color
Cannabis has historically been used as a tool to discriminate against people of color — and the discrimination is still ongoing. Back in the 19th century, cannabis started to appear as a recreational substance that was overwhelmingly concentrated in some parts of Mexico, including prisons and soldiers’ barracks, historian Isaac Campos told Time Magazine. As a result, … [Read more...] about How Cannabis is Used to Discriminate Against and Disenfranchise People of Color
New York Lawmakers Push for Legalization Amid Pandemic
Written by Rita Thompson Cannabis legalization in New York was pulled off the table last summer when lawmakers could not reach agreements in key details. Although democratic lawmakers reported extensive efforts to finalize negotiations, time simply ran out as more moderate lawmakers continued to disagree on regulations. In January, however, Gov. Andrew … [Read more...] about New York Lawmakers Push for Legalization Amid Pandemic
