Why Racism on The Left and Center Needs to Be Called Out
From the right to the left and everywhere in between, anti-Black racism survives when people excuse it in allies and condemn it only in their opponents.
Dr. Allison Wiltz
How Louisiana Uses Slavery Loophole to Punish Homeless People
When sleeping outdoors is punishable by forced labor.
Blackouts in Black Communities is the Latest Example of Racist Neglect
Outages in Gary and Memphis expose how racist infrastructure and policy deepen disaster harms in Black communities.
White College Drug Dealers Expose Racist Double Standard
Black people are denied the grace extended to white suspects.
Why Black People Report Better Outcomes with Black Doctors
“Find a Black Doctor” program facing lawsuit despite the medical racism Black patients endure.
How America’s Racism Has Evolved With New Technology
Tools of mass surveillance seem neutral, but aren’t evenly applied.
Black People Defined Woke. Others Want to Redefine It
Some overlook the original meaning, and superimpose their own.
The Debate Over Black College Dress Code is a Distraction
But that doesn’t mean it’s not a conversation worth having.
Why Lupita Nyong’o Playing 'Most Beautiful Woman' Triggered Backlash
Some believe Black actors are undeserving of opportunities.
When 'Don't See Race' Becomes Policy
Proposed shift from collecting demographic data leaves us in the dark.
How Racial Profiling Robs Black People of Freedom
Racist assumptions infringe upon the liberties afforded to others.
Why Being The Only Black Person in a White Friend Group is Still Awkward
Even the bond of friendship doesn’t erase racism.
Why the Masked Patriot Front is a Chilling Reminder of Old Hate Groups
Two groups, while generations apart, share ideology and tactics.
Why Many Black People Won't Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary
The holiday reminds them of the nation's failure to uproot racism.
Why Stories of Racism By Black Writers are Often Supressed
Too often, they’re flagged as clickbait or too divisive.
Do Black People Have Equal Religious Protections in America?
Landor v. Louisiana is the latest evidence of disparate treatment.
Why America’s Legal System Values Property Over Black Lives
A petty theft allegation led to the fatal shooting of a Black child.
Banning Black History Backfired. It's Time to Restore the Truth
Efforts to limit access triggered renewed interest.
Karmelo Anthony Verdict Exposes Myth of Race-Neutral Defense
Subjective standards leave Black defendants vulnerable.
The Quiet Mechanics Behind All-White Juries
How rules about media exposure, employment, and for-cause strikes combine to sideline Black participation.
When Black People are Presumed Guilty on Sight
Prejudice deprives Black people of the presumption of innocence.
A Black Life Should Be Worth More Than a Bottle of Water
The murder of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton.
“Chimp Out,” the Latest Phrase Used to Dehumanize Black People
Online subcultures turned a hate term into mainstream talk — and the consequences are showing up in harassment, fundraisings, and shootings.
Gutting the Black Doctor Directory is Medical Hark in Plain Sight
“Find a Black Doctor” program facing lawsuit despite the medical racism Black patients endure.
Why Black People Are Often Exposed to Low Quality Food
Systemic racism limits access to healthy food options.
What Lupita Nyong’o Playing 'Most Beautiful Woman' Says About Who Gets to Be Considered Beautiful in Film
Some believe Black actors are undeserving of opportunities.
The New Southern Strategy is Limiting Black Political Power
An analysis of recent efforts to disenfranchise Black Americans.
Why Black Infant Mortality Gap Wider Now Than During Slavery
An essay examining historical and modern-day racial disparities.
How Racist Beliefs About Black Families Could Shape New Policy
Suggesting removal of Black children with ADHD from their homes echoes long-standing stereotypes and policy harms.