Rachel Dolezal and the Coming Uncoupling of Race in America
New data from multiracial Americans suggests that race is more fluid than ever in the U.S.
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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.
The Equal Pay Gap Isn’t Equal Across Ethnic Lines
On average, black men and women make roughly the same, in stark contrast with the large pay gap between white men and women. This isn't because of a commitment to gender equality in the black community; it's because of the lack of economic opportunity.
How Our Political System Would Change If Black People Lived Longer
And why Republicans might not want to increase life expectancy among the electorate.
New Mammogram Guidelines Undermine Breast Health for Black Women
Black women and white women in the United States lead very different lives—economically, socially, geographically. And those differences affect their health, but apparently not any of the official recommendations about their health.
Minding the Discipline Gap in Education
There is more than an achievement gap between white and black Americans in our education system; there is a discipline gap too. African-American students without disabilities are more than three times as likely to be expelled or suspended as their white peers.
The High-Salary Trifecta: Gay, Black, and Male
A new study suggests a surprising combination of factors could lead to the best pay.
When Racist Cops Blog
A blog hosting posts from former and current New York City officers reinforces the worst kinds of stereotypes.
Racial Bias and How the Media Perpetuates It With Coverage of Violent Crime
Disproportionate reporting makes the neural links in our brain—it’s actual physical structure—reflect the racism inherent in the reporting itself.