Seeing Racism Through VR – An Immersive Approach to Understanding Racial Injustice

Posted By C. M. Rubin on Mar 1, 2025

By Rhea Mursalin In Seeing Racism Through VR, Farren Howard showcases the significant work of Columbia University professor Dr. Courtney Cogburn, who seeks to break down the barriers of systemic racism through the technology of virtual reality. Dr. Cogburn uses virtual reality to allow individuals to experience racism, from childhood to workplace interactions, through the perspective of a Black man named Michael. Experiencing these...