Words Matter: "Scratching" the Surface of American Racism.

The article discusses incidents of racism at Amherst College and Gettysburg College, highlighting the impact of systemic racism on black individuals in predominantly white spaces. It also addresses the demotion of University of Pennsylvania law professor Amy Wax for making racist statements and hosting white supremacist speakers. The text emphasizes the importance of words and actions that respect diversity and inclusion, while critiquing the use of language that perpetuates racism and marginalization. [Extracted from the article]