Donald Trump Calls for a ‘New Deal for Black America’
The Republican nominee promised yesterday to do more for African Americans than Hillary Clinton. By Dwyer Gunn Donald…
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The Lost History of the Middle Passage
An interview with Sowande’ Mustakeem. By Corey Atad A diagram of the Brookes slave ship, published in 1788.…
Movie Based on Asian Story Will Be Directed by White Man, Again
All too often, major American film studios fail to cast Asian actors in Asian roles in front of…
Racist Hiring Practices Hurt Employers Too
According to new research, racially discriminatory businesses were twice as likely to fail compared to those that were not identified as such.
What’s Behind the Myth of Native American Alcoholism?
The myth about American Indian predisposition to alcoholism is as false as saying that white people are naturally…
Corporal Punishment in Schools Is Biased Against Black Kids
Nineteen states still allow teachers to hit their students, even though it doesn’t improve behavior. By Nathan Collins…
Do Trump’s Views on Race Make Him ‘Crazy’?
The public, the press, and academic theorists have long linked racism and insanity — probably erroneously, according to sociologist James…
The Work That Kills Us
For many activists, being a part of Black Lives Matter is essential to securing the rights—and lives—of black…
The Hypocrisy of the Outrage Over Colin Kaepernick
From Muhammad Ali to Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, athletes have a long history of protesting inequality—and making their audience very uncomfortable.
Totem Vodka and Indigenous Cultural Appropriation
When, if ever, is it acceptable to adopt the cultural icons of an outside group? By Alexandra Rodney…