Outside the Classroom, Racism Is Alive and Well
To the Editor: While reading George Yancy's article " A Professor Tackles Racism in the Classroom " (Diversity in Academe, The Chronicle, October 11), I was heartened to learn that, when he asked his class who harbored sexist attitudes, Mr. Yancy was the first to raise his hand and admit to this terrible deed. I was also delighted to learn that, when he asked his class who harbored racist...
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