A Major Chicago Public-Housing Lawsuit Is Wrapping Up. The Segregation It Fought Against Lives on.
Over 50 years after the "Gautreaux" case began, the city's neighborhoods remain divided along racial lines.
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Martin Luther King Jr.
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Viewfinder: Visiting the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.
People visit the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C., for Martin Luther King Day on January 21st, 2019.
A Martin Luther King Jr. Day Civil Rights Reading List
Pacific Standard asked civil rights experts to share their picks of the most essential literature on the movement.
Marking the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Death in Atlanta
Hours before a televised ceremony, the sites of King's crypt and church saw a steady stream of visitors.
Why Facile Histories of Civil Rights Are So Dangerous
The historian debunks myths around civil rights history and makes the case for why a more honest history is key to moving forward.
How James Baldwin Gives Our Problem Back to Us
In recent years, American audiences have embraced Baldwin more fully than ever before.
Confessions of a White Professor
How Ferguson, John Roberts, and an anonymous student helped me understand diversity in the classroom.
For Most, There’s Never a Right Time to Protest
Every important movement faces significant push-back; that doesn't mean it won't succeed.
Datebook: What’s Happening in July and August—and Why It Matters
From the Twelfth Annual World UFO Day to the Running of the Bulls, events you should be aware of.
