Race
Three important books on race in America for deep winter reading
January 10, 2022Let’s consider a trio of books that can be helpful in gaining a deeper understanding of racism, both its practice and its ideological components, including in the current period.
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‘An Octoroon’: Intellectual rollercoaster ride of a play about race in America
June 22, 2021In that “the show must go on” spirit, live theater is returning to Los Angeles stages.
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Black History Month is American History Month
February 12, 2021Black History Month is American History Month. It's too long for a hashtag. But what better way to honor the legacies of founding African American historians?
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Federal authorities say ‘no hate crime’ in NASCAR noose incident
June 25, 2020“The news has disturbed us all, and of course we want justice and know who and why."
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‘On the Record’ documentary lays bare music industry racial and sexual politics
June 3, 2020During an election year when the role Black women play in society receives lots of attention, this documentary adds another rarely seen dimension to that discussion.
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