Systematic Racism
The Divisive Double Standard in Joe Biden's 'Unity' Speech
Joe Biden's first speech as president elect is being hailed as a long-overdue call to overcome division. And yet Biden's actual remarks were anything but unifying.
Black Voters Showed Up for America. Here's How America Can Show Up for Them
President-elect Joe Biden has promised to support Black people, but a more equitable America neither starts nor ends with a change of government.
Why They Fear Women of Color at the Polls
Voter suppression in 2020 continues to attempt to silence women of color. But here's the thing: We're ready for it, and we're not going away.
The Reactionary Nature of Identity Politics, Part Two
Part two of a two-part series: systemic racism and "proportional" outcomes.
Rushing a COVID-19 Vaccine Risks Leaving Behind the People Most at Risk
One would think the "silver bullet" would be designed to address the overt bias that is killing a knowingly marginalized patient population. I fear not.
Our Double Pandemic Does Not Need More Fines and Fees
State and local authorities are trying to help cover the loss in revenue due to COVID-19 and, ironically, backfill "defunded" police budgets. Such tactics just punish the poor.
Illinois School Board Member Resigns After Calling Black People 'Animals'
"Black lives might matter if they quit acting like animals," he wrote in one Facebook comment, adding, "Are you gay? You wimpy whiney little b*tch," in another.
White Woman Confronts Black Cops at Protest, Says They're Part of Problem
An estimated 15.5 percent of U.S. law enforcement officers are Black, but Black Americans are still six times more likely than white Americans to end up in prison.
Police Reform Alone Won't Stop Another George Floyd from Being Murdered
The first step towards reconciliation is for America to stop lying to itself about racism. South Africa and Germany reckoned with their pasts; now America must.
60% of Republicans Believe George Floyd's Death Was 'Isolated Incident'
"There's just a huge gap in your views on racial inequality and police treatment of people of color... depending on your political affiliation," the pollster said.
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Three different ways to talk about racism and racial equality to children, based on their age and the environment they're in.
NFL Commissioner Says 'We Were Wrong' to Ban On-Field Protests
"We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest," the commissioner said.
I've Fought Alongside Eric Garner's Family for Years—I Won't Stop Now
After the Justice Department's decision on Tuesday, the last hope for justice in Garner's death lies with the NYPD commissioner and the mayor, who must fire the officer who killed him.
Starbucks Warns of Fake Offers of Free Coffee
The coffee chain is under fire after a store manager called the police to detain black men who asked to use the bathroom before purchasing anything.
Alabama's Infant Mortality Rate Keeps Rising
Nine out of 1,000 infants born in the state died before reaching their first birthday.
The Median Net Worth of African-Americans in Boston: $8
White households in Boston, on the other hand, average a net worth of $247,500, or nearly 31,000 times more than African-American Bostonians.
Post Malone Ignites Controversy Ahead of Album Release
The hip-hop artist will drop his second studio album, 'Beerbongs & Bentleys,' on December 1.
Racism Spared Blacks and Latinos from Opioid Epidemic
Doctors are much more likely to prescribe opioid medication to white patients than their black and Latino counterparts.
Houston Texans Take a Knee to Protest Owner's Comments
When will the NFL cease to be embroiled in political controversy?
Groups Accuse Miami of Environmental Racism After Irma
Is Miami-Dade unfairly using neighborhoods of color as trash sites after Hurricane Irma?
White People Get Better Plea Deals, Study Shows
A study from a Loyola Law School professor reveals prosecutors' racial biases.