Racism Archives

Trump’s Racist Remarks Helped Boost Down-Ballot Republicans in 2016

A new analysis finds that appeals to racial resentment inspired some white voters to support candidates whose ideology was different from theirs.

Political scientist Ashley Jardina reports that up to 40 percent of American whites feel solidarity with, and protective of, their racial group.

New research finds that race-related resistance toward social spending is reduced when programs feature tax credits rather than handouts.

Researchers have recently discovered that anyone can trick hate speech detectors with simple changes to their language.

The R&B artist refuses to conform to the world's expectations for plus-sized black women, and she creates music as sensual as it is empowering.

Don Shirley's actual life was remarkable. In the movie, he's a prop for a white person.

Here are some stories from our archives related to white supremacy and other points of discussion that have emerged from the scandal in Virginia.

The racist thoughts that the actor admitted to align with long-running stereotypes.

McMillan Cottom's new book is a powerful rejoinder to those who want black women to make peace with a marginal status.

But weight-related bias appears to be increasing.