Race Relations
How the Juneteenth holiday revises history
There’s a reason it took two years for some enslaved African Americans to learn of their emancipation, writes Harvey Young.
Police Reform On Paper Only Is Meaningless. We Need True Justice
If complaints against police languish, then police reform is an empty promise, write Sophia Hall and Iván Espinoza-Madrigal.
It's Time For Boston To Pay Reparations
As we celebrate Juneteenth, we must also commit to true racial reckoning, write Matlin Gilman and Mary T. Bassett.
The Promise Of Juneteenth
Juneteenth has the power to bring us together in our newfound humanity, writes Imari K. Paris Jeffries.
Mayor Kim Janey Just Made History In Boston. This Is Our Chance For Real Change
New leadership doesn't guarantee meaningful change, writes Carol Rose. If we want a city that’s more open, more equitable and more strident in its defense of our civil liberties, we...
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The Royal Family Can No Longer Avoid The Politics Of Race
After the airing of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Oprah interview, the royal family needs to seriously confront racism and sexism, writes Arianne Chernock.
America's Reckoning With Racism: The History Already Made In 2020
A conversation with legendary civil rights activist Bob Moses and historian Taylor Branch about this moment in American history.
It's Exhausting, But We Must Fight Every Act Of Racism And Sexism
There is no place now for a pick-your-battles strategy, writes Kabria Baumgartner. The struggle requires our collective voice.
America's Reckoning With Racism: The History Already Made In 2020
A conversation with legendary civil rights activist Bob Moses and historian Taylor Branch about this moment in American history.
In 'Big Friendship,' Best Friends Share How To Stay Close For The Long Haul
The best friends behind the podcast “Call Your Girlfriend.” Their new book details what it takes to maintain long distance friendships.
Minneapolis, Atlanta, Los Angeles: Telling The Stories Of Protesters In These Cities
As protests continue across the United States, we check in directly with Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Atlanta to get the latest.
How To Talk To Your Kids About Race And Justice
Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of a dream where his children would not be judged by the color of their skin. How should parents talk about race and justice with...
How We're Still Reckoning With O.J. Simpson And 'The Trial Of The Century,' 25 Years Later
Twenty-five years ago today: the double-murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman in Los Angeles. What followed changed the way Americans talk about race, fame, sex and law.
25 Years On, The Lasting Cultural Impact Of The O.J. Simpson Trial
Twenty-five years after the O.J. Simpson case began, how did it change our views on justice, celebrity and race?
Are Democratic Candidates Actually Calling For Reparations? No
Several Democratic presidential candidates have said they are in favor of reparations, writes Rich Barlow. But there are better ways to make amends for slavery, Jim Crow and other racist...
The Danger Of Speaking Spanish In Public
The videos of Latinos harassed or threatened for talking in Spanish unmask an ugly truth about everyday life for minorities, writes Roberto Rey Agudo.
Oscar-Nominated Actress Regina King Fights For 'Parity Across The Map'
King’s stunning performance in "If Beale Street Could Talk" also earned her a Golden Globe. Now she's challenging the film industry and beyond to commit to gender equality.
Emily Bernard's 'Black Is The Body' Examines 'Violent Encounter' Of U.S. Race Relations
African-American writer Emily Bernard was stabbed by a white man. She tells the story of how it transformed her in the new memoir, "Black is the Body."
In 'The Hate U Give,' A Portrait Of Police Violence, Code-Switching And More
A black teenager sees a friend killed by a white police officer. That's the storyline of the new film "The Hate U Give." The director and young activists tell their...
In 'The Hate U Give,' A Portrait Of Police Violence, Code-Switching And More
A black teenager sees a friend killed by a white police officer. That's the storyline of the new film "The Hate U Give." The director and young activists tell their...