Censoring Books in Arizona Censoring Books in Arizona
Massive backlash against the Ethnic Studies ban has been slow in coming but could prove politically disastrous for the powers that be.
Jan 30, 2012 / StudentNation / Habiba Alcindor
How People of Color Occupy Wall Street How People of Color Occupy Wall Street
The People of Color working group aims to bring more minorities into the Occupation, as well as to make sure that people of color are repesented throughout the movement.
Nov 4, 2011 / Habiba Alcindor
Controversy Dogs Tavis Smiley and Cornel West’s Poverty Tour—but Media Attention Does, Too Controversy Dogs Tavis Smiley and Cornel West’s Poverty Tour—but Media Attention Does, Too
Did the Poverty Tour succeed in dramatizing the magnitude of poverty’s impact on America—or simply draw attention to its organizers' criticisms of Obama?
Aug 17, 2011 / Habiba Alcindor
The Power of Words The Power of Words
Interviews with the winners of the 2010 Nation Student Writing Contest.
Feb 23, 2011 / StudentNation / Habiba Alcindor
Mississippi Growing Mississippi Growing
An African-American community with New Deal roots finds some hope in a farmers' market.
Sep 2, 2009 / Feature / Habiba Alcindor
Slide Show: Farming Revival in Mississippi Slide Show: Farming Revival in Mississippi
A photo essay of Mileston, Mississippi, and the people involved in its Farmers' Market program.
Sep 2, 2009 / Photo Essay / Habiba Alcindor
Did You Know The Nation Has a Sports Writer? Did You Know The Nation Has a Sports Writer?
Sports make a great framework for examining politics.
Jun 19, 2008 / Feature / Habiba Alcindor
The Future of the Party? The Future of the Party?
Did the recent College Democrats of New York State Convention augur a new day for the Democratic Party?
Apr 27, 2007 / Feature / Habiba Alcindor
Black Farms, Black Markets Black Farms, Black Markets
For black farmers, succeeding financially and bringing healthy food to urban markets remains an uphill battle against a lack of business contacts.
Aug 24, 2006 / Feature / Habiba Alcindor
Losing Ground Losing Ground
Black farmers and the agrarian culture they embody are rapidly disappearing.
Mar 20, 2005 / Feature / Habiba Alcindor