White Capital, Black Labor
The racial hierarchy of American industry was built on the ruins of slavery. A new book on the history of black workers shows how far we have—and haven't—come.
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Just How Biased Are Police Shootings?
Unarmed African Americans are as likely to be shot as armed whites, one study found. By Nathan Collins…
Where and Why Do Police Kill African Americans?
If we’re ever going to get a handle on officer-involved killings of African Americans, we must determine the…
Update: We Are Still Racist
It’s fairly easy to identify the fundamentally racist appeal of Donald Trump — and disparage his supporters as being biased,…
The Problem With Race-Neutral Policies
A new report argues that America needs to re-think its plan for racial equality.
A Look at the Science as the Supreme Court Rules on Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court ruled today that the University of Texas may consider race in its admissions. The decision…
The Data That Shows American Juries Are Racially Biased
It’s been 30 years since Timothy Foster, a black man, was sentenced to death by an all-white jury.…
Racial Stereotypes Shape Eyewitnesses’ Memories
When crime victims are white, eyewitnesses often describe black suspects in stereotypical terms. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Clyde…
Crackonomics in Baltimore
D. Watkins’ smoldering new memoir narrates the economics of selling drugs in post-industrial Baltimore. By Colette Shade The…
The Lifelong Health Toll of Schoolyard Racism
New research is uncovering the particularly damaging health effects of experiencing racial discrimination in childhood—and showing just how long those effects can last.