Articles About persistence of racism

• Racism in village often covert

  By Carol SimmonsJuly 3, 2020

  

  Facing Race: This is first in a series on the impacts of racism in Yellow Springs and local anti-racist efforts and activities.

• Diversity, inclusion efforts at the Village— Understanding implicit bias

  By Megan BachmanMarch 21, 2019

  

  Over the last six months, employees of the Village attended trainings to create a more inclusive and diverse work environment and improve cultural competency at the Village.

• Antioch College steps up diversity, inclusion

  By Diane ChiddisterJanuary 10, 2019

  

  The reality of a relatively robust percentage of students from diverse backgrounds living together on a small campus can make for a uniquely challenging college experience, according to Antioch leaders. And those leaders, including faculty, staff and students, are aiming to help students address those challenges.

• Yellow Springs Schools seeks deeper diversity

  By Carol SimmonsNovember 28, 2018

  

  Achieving greater racial diversity among employees of Yellow Springs Schools — teachers, administrators and staff — has been a longtime goal of the local district. 

• Sidewalk slur evinces racism

  By Megan BachmanNovember 22, 2018

  

  Last month, a newly poured block of concrete was defaced with a racial slur at the corner of Wright Street and West South College Street.