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Tag: Racial Equity

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The Last Holdouts of American Meritocracy

Sheluyang Peng in Tablet · 7 Jun 2023

The text discusses the debate surrounding the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) in New York City, which is seen as a symbol of American meritocracy and a pathway to prestigious public schools.

0 Communities Culture

‘Delightfully uncomfortable’: Commemorating Juneteenth at 3 Shabbat events

TaRessa Stovall in Forward · 20 Jun 2022

Three prominent Juneteenth Shabbat events were held in 2022 across Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and New York City, organized primarily by Jews of color, to honor Juneteenth while integrating Jewish tradition.

0 Education Politics

The Merits of Merit - with Adrian Wooldridge of The Economist

Call Me Back · 15 Oct 2021

In this episode, Adrian Wooldridge discusses the historical evolution and contemporary challenges of meritocracy, particularly in the wake of the pandemic and societal issues like socioeconomic disparities.

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Antisemitism rises among Hispanic Miami’s right wing

noah in Forward · 28 Apr 2021

Antisemitism is on the rise among the right-wing Hispanic population in Miami, with graffiti messages linking Judaism to communism and conspiracy theories about Jewish influence becoming more prominent.

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The Cult of Smart

Zaid Jilani in Tablet · 8 Feb 2021

The debate over admissions to elite high schools, such as Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Virginia, has gained attention recently.