The Promises—and Illusions—of Racial Progress Under Trump
Two very different visits to the National Museum of African American History and Culture — one before Trump, one after — reminded…
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Out for a Jog? Not If You’re a Black Man in a White Neighborhood
On average, African Americans are less likely to be fit, and more likely to be obese. As it…
What’s the Problem When Black British Actors Play Americans?
There are deeper questions than whether they’re taking jobs from black African Americans.
‘Get Out’ and the Constraints on Black Violence, Even in Black-Made Art
Jordan Peele pushed boundaries with his depiction of black male violence in Get Out. But there seem to be some lines even Peele didn’t feel ready to cross.
Your Adorable Little Racist
New research suggests infants begin to make race-based associations by nine months. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Les Anderson/Unsplash)…
How Dutch Artists Are Fighting Discriminatory Campaign Rhetoric
As the Netherlands’ two frontrunners for prime minister make sweeping statements about immigrants, Amsterdam’s art world is calling…
America Is Still Killing Emmett Till
Timothy B. Tyson’s The Blood of Emmett Till reminds us how little has changed.
The Dangerous Delusion of the Big, Scary Black Man
New research shows black men are seen as larger, stronger, and more threatening than similarly built whites. By…
Confronting Race and Colonialism in Contemporary America
In his latest book, Chris Hayes urges white Americans to take black suffering seriously.
‘Get Out’ is a Welcome Rejection of the White Savior
In Jordan Peele’s directorial debut, the victims are black—and so are the heroes.