Introduction What exactly does the term “structural racism” mean, and how can we measure it? The authors of this article argue that although the term is sometimes misused as a rhetorical device to reference policies and institutions upholding racism abstractly, structural racism can, in fact, be rigorously and accurately measured.  Generally, the authors define structural…

Introduction In this article, Professors Woulfin and Yurkofsky argue that frameworks guiding schools are not neutral; rather, they are influenced by dominant racial structures that uphold whiteness and ignore systemic racism. Therefore, the concept of racialized institutional logic is introduced to explain how racism shapes educational organizations. This article builds upon Victor Ray’s theory of…

This article outlines evidence-based interventions for addressing systemic racism in ecology, evolution, and conservation biology departments through changes to teaching, research, and institutional structures. Introduction This article argues that ecology, evolution, and conservation biology (EECB) departments must move beyond diversity and inclusion efforts to actively implement antiracist practices. They introduce a framework for departments to…

How teachers of color produce critical race talk to advance racially marginalized groups’ educational and humane interests. Introduction In a time of increasing public awareness about race, academic institutions are becoming more receptive to conversations on the topic. Previous research illustrates how efforts to avoid speaking about race perpetuate the advancement of racist structures. Simultaneously,…