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Students like mine will suffer if they must hide their race in college essays
Our nation’s highest court is on the cusp of telling millions of children that educators will no longer be able to fully consider their stories, writes Kate Peltz.
Race, Health And The Pandemic With Dr. David Satcher
David Satcher grew up in the segregated south. He went on to serve as the 16th U.S. surgeon general. We talk to him about race, health and the pandemic.
As School Reopens, Don’t Forget The Hidden Victims Of Police Violence: Children
Black youth who witness police violence, even through online media, often express elevated symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, write three childhood health experts.
Boston Art Commission Votes Unanimously To Remove Emancipation Memorial
In a meeting on the evening of June 30, members of the Boston Art Commission voted unanimously to remove the copy of Thomas Ball's sculpture from Park Square.
Tackling The Racial Wealth Gap: William Darity's Plan For Reparations
A newly energized push for reparations for descendants of enslaved people. We dig into specific proposals and examples of reparations already in place.
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Journalist Eduardo Porter On Why Racial Hostility Is An 'American Poison'
Eduardo Porter discusses how racial hostility derails our politics and economy.
Trump Is Defying Everything I Learned About Military Ethics In The Armed Forces
It should surprise no one that the president lacks either knowledge or regard for this country’s founding principle that the military not be employed against Americans, writes Andrew Carleen.
Amid George Floyd Protests, Pandemic: Where Election 2020 Stands
What messages are black Americans sending to politicians about what they want in November?
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, Racism And Police Violence
How should parents talk with their children about all they're seeing and experiencing right now?
For Black Americans, 'Social Distancing' Is Nothing New
We've practiced this long before COVID-19 to keep ourselves safe: not because of a virus, but because of racism, writes Lisa Braxton.
Trump Will Ride This 'American Carnage' To Reelection — If We Let Him
What Trump and his enablers fear most isn’t young people raging in the streets, writes Steve Almond. They fear an organized, disciplined electoral opposition.
'I Do It To Survive': Being Black In America Means Adapting To Constant Risk
The most paramount adjustment I have made is knowing that there is no other choice, writes Theresa Okokon.
We Refuse To Call It Murder, But How Else Do You Explain The Killing Of George Floyd?
Amid the frenzied news coverage of Floyd’s death, writes Steve Almond, it’s important to step back and place this atrocity into its proper historical context.
Oklahoma To Incorporate 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Into Statewide School Curriculum
Oklahoma announces the state will incorporate the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre into the statewide school curriculum. We'll learn why.
What Does It Really Mean To Get A Good Education?
Students at the Renaissance School in Springfield, Massachusetts, spend a lot of time in supportive peer groups learning social and emotional skills.
'Just Ethel': What My Grandmother, Who Was Much More Than A Domestic Worker, Taught Me About Black Patriotism
In the face of discriminatory legislation, racist policies and exploitative practices, waving the American flag can feel dishonest. Other times, writes Kellie Carter Jackson, it can also feel like hope....
If You Must Think Of Lynching, Think Of This
This is the history that should come to mind when “lynching” is invoked, writes Jabari Asim. If instead, you conceive of a petulant president and bickering partisans, think again.
Your Shock And Horror Over Trump's 'Lynching' Comments Aren't Helping
On Tuesday, the president took to Twitter to call the impeachment inquiry a "lynching." John Vercher says we shouldn't be surprised. Surprise distracts.
Botham Jean, Amber Guyger And The Question Of Forgiveness In The Court
Tears, hugs and a new debate about race and forgiveness after an ex-Dallas cop is sentenced for the murder of her unarmed neighbor.