Examples of disconcerting incidents fueled by racial intolerance can be easily found: Looking out the window, walking down the street, or via a ubiquitous flow of news and social media. But when any race-based public argument, court decision, shooting or standoff with law enforcement is resolved — or at least exits the media cycle — the underlying causes usually remain unaddressed.
Few recognize this as acutely as Ron Idoko, who, as associate director of Pitt’s Center on Race and Social Problems, is continuing a long-fought mission to scrutinize racism beyond the blaring headlines and enticing news links. Read more in the University Times.