Dismantling Racism: Minorities in the Olympics
Did you watch the Olympics this summer? Did you notice how many Black people from many countries stood on the podium receiving Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals? How did that view of success, perseverance, and positivity impact you? Social scientists have researched the “parasocial contact hypothesis” which suggests prejudice can be reduced through positive exposure to athletes or other members of marginalized or stigmatized group.”
As this article shows, the rise of athletic positive visibility has had direct reduction in hate crimes in some communities studied. On the downside, this can be a challenge. “Practically this does place a burden on minority players,” said Ala Alrababah, another co-author of the study and a political scientist at Bocconi University. “As a Muslim player, as a Black player, as an LGBTQ player, or as any other minority, knowing that playing well can improve attitudes or playing badly can worsen attitudes — this is adding pressure. This is tough.”
End Human Trafficking and Justice for Immigrants: The Real Cost of Food
What are the real costs behind the food we consume every day? The Alliance To End Human Trafficking and its partners held a webinar on September 12, 2024, about labor exploitation and trafficking in our agricultural industry. Click here to watch it and Click here to advocate for justice.
