Why 1963 was America’s tipping point
Black studies scholar Peniel Joseph’s new book illuminates a pivotal point in the nation’s struggle for civil rights — and how only one year can bring us closer (or further from) true democracy and racial equity.
Tag: SYSTEMIC RACISM
Five years after ‘racial reckoning,’ most say the focus on racial equality did not improve Black lives
Pew Research Center’s study offers additional insight as the Trump administration dismantles diversity, equity, and inclusion gains and policies.
Black mayors urge resistance, resilience, and thriving in Trump’s America
The Emancipator asked annual African American Mayors Association conference attendees how they plan to lead amid a climate of racism.
For Some Black Landowners, 40 Acres and a Nightmare
For generations, Black land dispossession has robbed people of life and land. The current political climate could yield a repeat.
Black laws for White supremacy
Ohio’s “Black Laws,” as the measures became known, gave white supremacy priority over justice.
Trump administration erases page honoring trailblazing priest, lawyer and activist
Rev. Pauli Murray broke race and gender barriers in legal, ecclesial, and social communities. The Trump administration is targeting gender nonconforming people like them.
The Government Wants Americans to Report on Antiracist Activity … Again
The Trump administration is trying to put everyone on patrol – serving and protecting racism. Americans are being ordered to report on their neighbors’ antiracist activities. This takes a page out of an old racist playbook. From the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 to intelligence agencies infiltrating…
ICE’s latest ‘collateral arrests’ are part of our nation’s legacy of racist immigration policies
Ramped up raids in migrant communities have swept up disproportionate numbers of Black and Brown people in the country legally.
Why the Right Blames DEI
Diversity is embracing the differences everyone brings to the table, whether it’s someone’s race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability or other aspects of social identity.
How a Coup Ended Black Prosperity in a North Carolina City | Wilmington Massacre
In the Wilmington Massacre of 1898, White business owners, media figures, and politicians stoked racist resentment to put themselves in charge.
Systemic Racism Then and Now: A Brief History and Explainer
Systemic racism is not about one person being racist or bigoted. It's not about a group of people. It's about our institutions being built on a foundation of racist policies and practices. Here is a brief history of systemic racism.
Election Day is Not the End
Trump’s third run for the Presidency has been enough to make anyone want to crawl under the covers until it’s over.
Five Anti-Racism Must-Reads For High Schoolers
No one should ban books. That said, English teachers should consider updating their anachronistic curriculums with new classics.
Fighting Obdurate Hate: Exonerated Five Sue Little Man With Big Mouth
With more righteous reason than most, the five men of color of the Exonerated Five have filed a defamation suit against Trump for still lying about their 1989 conviction.
How Sheriffs Define Law and Order For Their Counties Depends a Lot On Their Views − and Most Are White Republican Men
While there are exceptions, sheriffs have a long history of using their power to maintain a particular, unequal balance of power in society, often along racial and class lines.
Black Lives Matter: A Movement for Equality and Justice
BLM is a movement that affirms the inherent value of Black lives. It is a response to a long history of discrimination that has disproportionately affected Black communities.
