Race and Ethnicity

Behind the Abortion Color Line Behind the Abortion Color Line

Reducing unintended pregnancies is an urgent priority for African-Americans.

Apr 8, 2009 / Feature / Sheryl McCarthy

Race and the Obama Administration Race and the Obama Administration

The upcoming UN-sponsored Durban Review Conference tests America's willingness to offer global leadership to combat bigotry and injustice.

Apr 8, 2009 / Danny Glover

Structural Racism and the Financial Crisis Structural Racism and the Financial Crisis

Can we transform the economy without addressing racial disparities in the United States?

Mar 10, 2009 / GRITtv

The Post’s Stimulus Chimp The Post’s Stimulus Chimp

The uproar over the New York Post's racially insensitive cartoon has nothing to do with Al Sharpton and everything to do with the ugly history of stereotypes.

Feb 27, 2009 / Les Payne

Slumdog Subtext Slumdog Subtext

Slumdog Millionaire has captivated global audiences, but in India, it strikes a different nerve--as a tale of personal recompense and revenge by a young Muslim victim of Hindu pers...

Feb 23, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Barbara Crossette

Are We a Nation of Cowards When It Comes to Race? Are We a Nation of Cowards When It Comes to Race?

Attorney General Eric Holder recently said we remain 'a nation of cowards' on race. Is he right? Manning Marable, JLove Calderon and others weigh in.

Feb 23, 2009 / GRITtv

Backlash Against Racist NY Post Cartoon Begins Backlash Against Racist NY Post Cartoon Begins

Vanity Fair's Michael Wolff discusses the effect of the protests against a controversial New York Post cartoon on Rupert Murdoch's empire.

Feb 20, 2009 / Countdown

Jesse Jackson ’88: Realizing the Promise Jesse Jackson ’88: Realizing the Promise

Jesse Jackson's campaign formed the basis for a new political coalition that helped elect Barack Obama America's first black president.

Jan 14, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Brett Story

Conyers Responds to Vigilante Revelations Conyers Responds to Vigilante Revelations

Rep. John Conyers expressed concern and a California activist group called for investigations of vigilante violence in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Dec 18, 2008 / Feature / A.C. Thompson

A Woman Against the System A Woman Against the System

Extinguishing race as a meaningful category demands we get rid of the racism that gives it meaning.

Dec 17, 2008 / Column / Gary Younge

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