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.
Dr. Allison Wiltz
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.
How Deed Theft From Black New Yorkers Echoes Jim Crow
Tactics may appear legal, but target Black homeowners.
Why Racists Love Crime Stats But Hate Exoneration Rates
Black people are often deprived of the presumption of innocence.
How Stereotypes Deny Black Women Protection
Misogynoir shapes who gets believed, who gets help, and who gets justice — this is why policy, culture, and empathy must change.
The Deeper Problem With Vogue Renaming the Afro 'Cloud Bob'
How fashion language can disown Black contribution while celebrating the aesthetic.
Meet the 15-Year-Old Who Challenged Segregation Before Rosa Parks
Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat before Rosa. Parks but respectability politics, colorism relegated her to the margins of history.
New Klan Discovery Exposes Old Ties with Police
The infiltration of white supremacist groups in law enforcement.
Rebuilding After Fire Exposes Popularity of Plantation Weddings
The plan to rebuild Nottoway underscores how plantation nostalgia protects white comfort at the expense of Black history.
How Afroman Became an Unlikely Symbol of Free Speech
Our freedom only exists as long as we’re willing to assert it.
When Suicide Rulings for Black Men Smell Like Lynchings
Reasonable doubt is natural, given the history of racial violence.
Why Black People Shouldn’t Always Carry the Burden of Civility
Calling Black people the “N-Word” is harmful, regardless of intent.
How Federal Government Disrupted Work of Black Power Movement
A counterintelligence program sought to neutralise their efforts.
Why Black People Celebrate Mardi Gras The Way We Do
The hidden history of New Orleans' carnival, from a Black perspective.
Why Some Deny America Was Built on Stolen Land Using Stolen Labor
The history of Black people challenges whitewashed narratives.
Why Some People Want to Return to 'Regular Police Brutality'
Black people are more likely to endure state-sanctioned violence.
Why Some People Want to Abolish Black History Month
Even though we’re left with a fractured story of America.
The Politics of Hiding Black History
Stripping away plaques and images of enslaved people denies them voice twice—first in life, then in history.
Why Violence Against Black Americans Wasn’t Seen as Red Line
The injustices they endured are like elevator music.
The Trump Administration Makes it Harder to Hold Racists Accountable
A series of policies creates a safe haven for racism to thrive.
What's Controversial About Kwanzaa on Sesame Street?
As Kwanzaa celebrations rise, so does the backlash from those uncomfortable with a holiday that honors Black culture.
Why White Men Claim They’re the Real Victims of Discrimination
The rhetoric of white male victimhood is gaining traction, but what lies beneath this assertion?
Why Former Slave States Offer Poor Quality of Life for Black Residents
How the lingering effects of slavery and discrimination continue to shape the lives of Black citizens.
Does Hard Work Pay Off for Black Americans?
Vast inequalities expose a rigged game
The Strategy Behind Trump Referring to Minorites as 'Low IQ'
It’s an effort to justify racial disparities rather than confront them.
Surprise! Food Stamps Don't Help Only Black People
Anti-black prejudice weakens the social safety net.
Artificial Intelligence's Scary Blind Spots
AI systems are not neutral. From wrongful arrests to unfair lending, the technology has a history of reinforcing racial injustice.
Why Keke Palmer's 'Southern Fried Rice' Got Cooked Online
A show about an Asian American student at an HBCU wanted to celebrate culture. Instead, it turned representation into roleplay.