The US Military Also Has a Racism Problem The US Military Also Has a Racism Problem
Whether at home or abroad, America’s armed institutions have been reinforcing systemic racism since their inception.
Jun 23, 2020 / Andrea Mazzarino
Officer, Why the Riot Gear? Officer, Why the Riot Gear?
Racism and brutality are entrenched into our nation's police departments.
Jun 23, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow
Bubba Wallace, NASCAR’s Only Black Driver, Is Threatened With a Noose Bubba Wallace, NASCAR’s Only Black Driver, Is Threatened With a Noose
This is not a prank and it’s not a game. NASCAR needs to be prepared to defend Wallace from violence.
Jun 22, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Do Black Lives Matter in Iowa? Do Black Lives Matter in Iowa?
The state’s population is 90 percent white. Its three branches of government are controlled by Republicans. If change can happen here, it can happen anywhere.
Jun 22, 2020 / Dave Leshtz
When the KKK Played Against an All-Black Baseball Team When the KKK Played Against an All-Black Baseball Team
For the white-robed, playing a black team was a gift-wrapped photo op, a chance to show that the Klan was part of the local community—even the black citizens.
Jun 22, 2020 / John Florio and Ouisie Shapiro
Juneteenth Juneteenth
A celebration of the end of slavery and the ongoing struggle.
Jun 19, 2020 / OppArt / Kim DeMarco
Systemic Racism Is Social Dynamite Systemic Racism Is Social Dynamite
We are coming together to demand that our elected officials dismantle the system that could destroy us all.
Jun 19, 2020 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Mary T. Bassett
Minneapolis Public Schools Abolished Their Police First Minneapolis Public Schools Abolished Their Police First
While the city of Minneapolis is now considered a vanguard in the national effort to defund the police, less acknowledged is that its public school system has been several steps ah...
Jun 19, 2020 / Mary Retta
It’s Time to Make Juneteenth a National Holiday It’s Time to Make Juneteenth a National Holiday
Marking the end of slavery with a federal holiday would be more than a symbolic gesture. It would provide space for growth as a nation.
Jun 19, 2020 / Rep. Jamaal Bowman