Closing the Opportunity Gap in Schools
Even in progressive Arlington, white students have opportunities that many students of color don't have. How do we change that?
equity
Slave Ships Arrive in Virginia Square
'Passage,' an exhibit on the Arlington Arts Center lawn, explores themes of conflict, marginalization and the power dynamics of race.
10 Questions with Samia Byrd
The longtime civil servant and city planner was named Chief Race and Equity Officer for Arlington County in early July.
We Need to Address Redlining in Education
APS has not closed the opportunity gap in decades. We ought to be protesting about that.
We Saw White Men Protesting Lockdown Orders With Loaded Assault Rifles
Imagine if they were Black. They would be killed or locked up for life.
It’s Way Past Time to Step Up, White People
“White privilege” is an uncomfortable and often misunderstood term. Now I know what it really means.
Racism Is More Than the Horrors That Make News
Police violence grabs the headlines, but people of color also face daily indignities that are not easily caught on video.
I’m Not “Pulling the Race Card”
Growing up, I was called “half spic/half nigger.” I was threatened if I stepped on someone’s lawn. I’ve been followed around retail stores. This is real.
Stick to the Basics
My high school had maybe 15 people of color, total. The U.S. Army changed everything for me.
A Week of Protests
Thousands of Arlington residents hit the streets in early June and demanded an end to racial oppression. Here's a photo essay.
The Reason I March
When does my brother go from being seen as a cute kid to being perceived as a potential threat to someone’s life?
10 Questions with APS Diversity Chief Arron Gregory
Equity and inclusion are top priorities for the Arlington school official, who assumed his new post in January.
