racism

Calling working people of all colors: A cue from Du Bois

January 5, 2017 By Ebony Slaughter-Johnson

The economic concerns of the white working class and people of color are more alike than different.

Donald Trump’s swamp problem

January 4, 2017 By Teresa Albano

At its heart, Trump’s “drain the swamp” narrative was a noxious mix of racism and misogyny designed to cover-up the years of Republican obstruction and destruction in Congress.

Civil rights at risk under Trump’s AG pick Jeff Sessions

January 3, 2017 By Jesse Jackson

The rush and insistence on only two days of confirmation hearings reflect Republican efforts to cram Sessions’ nomination through before Americans understand what is at stake.

Loving the Lovings: A must-see film

January 1, 2017 By Jarvis Tyner

I spent part of my summers in North Carolina around those years as a kid. Watching Loving was like being there again. The beautiful countryside brought back old memories.

Voter suppression a bigger threat than Russian hacking

December 14, 2016 By Jesse Jackson

Right-wing state officials eager to suppress the vote of people of color, the young, and the working poor cost Clinton this election.