racism
Notes on the capitalist origins of racial oppression in the United States
March 5, 2018When white people shed exculpatory myths and acknowledge the truth about slavery, they’ve arrived at what descendants of enslaved people know about only too well.
Read moreHonoring Black History Month: “The Children’s March” documentary film
February 27, 2018Dateline Birmingham, Alabama, May 2nd, 1963. One of the most racist and unequal cities in America is witness to an extraordinary show of boldness.
Read moreTrump’s address gets thumbs down from citizens, union leaders, progressives
January 31, 2018Trump painted an “everything is great” picture that is not the reality for most working families.
Read moreWashington football strives to keep its racist name and logo
January 31, 2018Changing a team name and logo doesn’t cure the decades of racism found in our American history, but it would be a start.
Read more“Driving While Black”: Humor brings light to the tragedy of police brutality
January 31, 2018Overall Driving While Black is an enjoyable movie that draws a fine line down the middle of the road between comedy and tragedy.
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