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Exploring the psychological motives of racism

Psychology Today goes over a list of psychological motives that appear to contribute to racism, among them: boosting their own self-esteem, giving their own group self-importance, anxieties about a changing world, survival motives, and seeking status hierarchy. 

Op Ed: Georgia University dormitory name a tribute to racism

RedAndBlack.com, an independent student newspaper for the University of Georgia, calls for the renaming of a building that honors former senator Richard Russell Jr., a self-proclaimed white supremacist who frequently filibustered the civil rights act.

Ghetto Racism

Writer Ying Ma shares an opinion article about violent attacks directed towards Asians by African-Americans all over the US and examines the media response.

In U.S., It’s Open Season For Racism Toward Muslims, Or Even The Muslim-ish

Writer William K. Wolfrum published an opinion article about racism towards Muslims.