The Ongoing Destruction of Black Churches
Seven churches have burned to the ground over the past few weeks. Here's why their destruction matters.
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An Expert Weighs in on the Strange Case of Rachel Dolezal
An interview with Nikki Khanna, a sociologist at the University of Vermont who specializes in racial identity.
Are White Americans Finally Coming Around to Law Enforcement’s Race Problem?
Unfortunately, only to a degree.
A Movement Against Racism Should Also Be a Movement for Mental Health
A notable side effect of the #BlackLivesMatter movement: the conversation around the mental health of African Americans.
Is Racism Slowing Job Recovery?
Public sector job creation might be lagging because of anti-black sentiment.
Should White People Wear Dreadlocks?
This a question for The1Janitor, who offers some interesting perspective on cultural appropriation.
Help Black Children? Sure! Teens? Not So Much.
New research finds support for school projects differs according to the race and age of the recipients.
Does Black History Need More Than a Month?
The documentary "More Than a Month" asks: Does Black History Month still inspire reflection, or just Nike sales?
Urban Renewal’s Record Shows It Wasn’t All Bad
Large-scale federal investment in American cities between 1950 and 1974 had some lasting benefits in economic growth, researchers say, despite the bad rap it currently has.
Poor Neighborhoods Mean Fewer High School Grads
Growing up in poor neighborhoods significantly reduces the chances that a child will graduate from high school, sociologists say. Black children fare worst of all.