The March on Washington in Historical Context The March on Washington in Historical Context
We remember it as the apogee of democratic idealism. At the time, it was feared as a harbinger of violent chaos.
Aug 23, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Gary Younge: Dr. King’s Dream Is Still Misunderstood Gary Younge: Dr. King’s Dream Is Still Misunderstood
Is the American understanding of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech “wrapped in the flag?”
Aug 21, 2013 / Press Room
The Misremembering of ‘I Have a Dream’ The Misremembering of ‘I Have a Dream’
Fifty years after the March on Washington, Dr. King’s most famous speech, like his own political legacy, is widely misunderstood.
Aug 14, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Gary Younge
How the Streets Honor Martin Luther King Jr. How the Streets Honor Martin Luther King Jr.
On city walls across the country, muralists and street artists depict him as a statesman, visionary, hero and martyr.
Aug 14, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Camilo José Vergara
Trayvon Martin Rallies Are Held Across the Country After the George Zimmerman Verdict Trayvon Martin Rallies Are Held Across the Country After the George Zimmerman Verdict
Trayvon Martin rallies were held across the country following the George Zimmerman not-guilty verdict.
Jul 16, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
Five Fears About ’42’ Five Fears About ’42’
If the new Jackie Robinson biopic follows standard Hollywood procedure, here's the complicated legacy it'll whitewash.
Apr 1, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Challenging Georgia’s Ban on Undocumented Students Challenging Georgia’s Ban on Undocumented Students
As the national debate on comprehensive immigration reform heats up, Georgia activists are fighting racist state-level policy.
Feb 27, 2013 / StudentNation / Jeff Biggers and StudentNation
Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner and the Power of Being an Ally Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner and the Power of Being an Ally
A trip to Philadelphia, Mississippi, forced me to confront how far I’d go for someone else.
Feb 7, 2013 / Nona Willis Aronowitz
Paying Tribute to Black History Month Paying Tribute to Black History Month
A great way to celebrate Black History Month would be to support the work of these groups.
Feb 4, 2013 / Peter Rothberg
Where Are the Student Voices in the Gun Control Debate? Where Are the Student Voices in the Gun Control Debate?
In the wake of Newtown, students are upping the fight against racial injustice in school discipline.
Feb 4, 2013 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky and StudentNation