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Macalester College American studies professor Dr. Duchess Harris says criminal justice reform happens with legislation and legislation is...


VIDEO: TMJ4: Philando Castile's mother and BLM movement experts reflect on societal impact of Derek
"Outrage over the continuous deaths of innocent people has fueled the Black Lives Matter movement. Dr. Duchess Harris is an expert in the...

What Are Identity Politics? A Vision of Solidarity Rooted in Black Feminism
"In Black Feminist Politics From Kennedy to Clinton, Duchess Harris cites one CRC member who had this to say about identity politics:...

Politics and Civil Unrest in America (You can run, but you can’t hide)
My writing is influenced by my childhood experiences, my struggles to parent Black children in the city where George Floyd was killed,...

VIDEO: The Uplifting Story of Calvin Spann, a Tuskegee Airman
History is shaped by people who work for change. Throughout history, those who have faced discrimination have made significant...

READ: Duchess Adds Insight to The Hill Article
Kamala Harris's inauguration as the country's next vice president is historic, with Harris becoming the first woman as well as the first...

VIDEO: Harris Appears on David P France TV
In this interview, Duchess recounts pivotal moments as a student government leader at the University of Pennsylvania, what influenced her...

VIDEO: Harris on Redlining, Gerrymandering, and Block Busting
In this talk for Better Mortgage, Harris speaks on Redlining, Gerrymandering, and Block Busting: How Race has impacted Housing. >> Watch...

Harris Honored on "50 over 50" List
The 2020 "50 Over 50" list celebrates recognizes Minnesotans over the age of 50 who have made significant contributions and achievements...

Unlearning False Histories: A Rosa Parks Resource List for the Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boy
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested in Alabama for refusing to give up her seat to a white bus passenger. Her arrest sparked a...
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