Racial Attitudes

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host the 16th annual Racial Attitudes Conference on Wednesday, April 17, to explore attitudes toward race, ethnicity, and popular culture in Little Rock. 

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Anderson Institute on Race and Ethnicity will examine Pulaski County residents’ views on race, ethnicity, and education during the 15th annual Racial Attitudes in Pulaski County Conference on Tuesday, April 24. 

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Institute on Race and Ethnicity will host the 2016 Racial Attitudes in Pulaski County Conference on Wednesday, April 13.

Nearly 300 Pulaski County residents participated in UALR’s 8th annual Racial Attitudes Conference Thursday, to discuss values, social conflict, and trust.

The majority of blacks and Hispanics believe they are treated “not very well” compared to whites, and both blacks and Hispanics report having been victims of unfair treatment in common situations during the past 30 days, according to data collected in UALR’s annual racial attitudes survey released today.

The Clinton School of Public Service has selected UALR Chancellor Joel E. Anderson as “Scholar in Residence” for the Center on Community Philanthropy in recognition of his work in the area of race and equality.

Prior to the November election, UALR and three organizational partners will provide an opportunity for members of the community to talk with each other about race and ethnicity in an atmosphere free of partisanship. The first gathering is Oct. 5.

Dr. John Kirk, noted Little Rock Central High historian and author of “Beyond Little Rock: The Origins and Legacies of the Central High Crisis” has joined the UALR faculty as the Donaghey Professor of History and chair of the department.

Blacks are much more likely than whites to believe racial profiling is widespread, but blacks are 17 to 18 percent less likely to say profiling is widespread in traffic stops now than they were five years ago, according to data collected in UALR’s annual racial attitudes survey released March 11.

Blacks are much more likely than whites to believe racial profiling is widespread, but blacks are 17 to 18 percent less likely to say profiling is widespread in traffic stops now than they were five years ago, according to data collected in UALR’s annual racial attitudes survey released Thursday.