Presents a typology of institutional racism: (1) pre-requisites which exclude dis-proportionate numbers of blacks; (2) freezing, which occurs when standards are rigorously applied to all applicants, but only after most whites qualified during a period of less stringent requirements, and, (3) mapping, consisting of drawing geographical lines so as…

An outline of judicial developments in the law of school desegregation designed to be of assistance to school boards and administrators in their policy deliberations. (SB)

The author attacks not only the racism inherent in existing IQ tests, but the very concept of a standardized intelligence test, which, he asserts, lacks certain basic criteria of consistency and validity necessary to a scientific device. Part of a theme issue on intelligence. (SJL)

Examines Syron's novel as a strategic rhetorical response to the problems of racism in America with far-ranging implications in American social and institutional history. Argues that the novel's shaping vision illuminates the ethical dilemma of the liberal humanist and explores the ramifications of violence for self-definition and social reform.…

The author strongly argues for transracial adoption considering it as an effective way to eradicate various problems facing black children. She answers various objections raised against transracial adoption. The important issue, the author maintains, is to provide psychological care to many black children who need it badly. (SE)

Suggests that the Milliken v. Bradley decision implies an anti-black strategy that hinders legal avenues for progress toward integration. (DW)

The author is executive director of National Neighbors, a nationwide federation of interracial neighborhoods working to strengthen and encourage successful integrated communities, and to keep integrated schools integrated so that integrated neighborhoods can stay that way. (Author/JM)

Suggests that the most critical issue at this stage of the American civil rights crisis is the northern public school system's consistent practice of ignoring or sabotaging methods for increasing the academic achievement of black children and youth, while giving the impression of concern to end racism. (Author/SF)

In 1972, over 1.3 million white children attended schools in which they were a minority. This document consists of articles addressing this little studied phenomenon. In Gretchen Schafft's article, an anthropological method is employed to study the role of white children in a predominantly black junior high school in Washington, D.C. Jean Le…

This book provides a practical approach or model for eliminating racism in education. The model has been developed over several years and is based on research and direct experience in various types and levels of educational settings. This model for change is aimed primarily at whites and/or white-oriented institutions. The book deals with the…

Discusses three hypotheses which have been posed as possible explanations for the contemporary and historical interest which certain white thinkers have had in black intelligence -- the religious anchor hypothesis, the genetic jealousy hypothesis, and the mental deficiency hypothesis -- as well as the environment versus heredity paradigm.…