Black Lives Matter… But for How Long?
While every industry is rushing to make a “solidarity” statement to acknowledge institutionalized racism, what kind of change will it take to ensure the value of Black lives forever?
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How ‘The Talk’ Is Different for Black Girls
The conversation to prepare children of color for the dangers of living in a white supremacist society is often focused on boys, but it shouldn't be.
Defund the Police or Disband Police Unions?
The modern police force was initiated as a slave patrol, to protect and serve only the wealthy, white class. If ever there were a case for starting over from scratch, this is it.
Dear Black People, Stop Expecting White Folks to Feel Your Pain
We concentrate too much energy on seeking validation and empathy from white people—but we need that energy to protect ourselves.
Don’t Be Fooled By Trump’s Black Pastors
Black folks like the GOP candidate less than pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. Here’s why.
Here’s Why Simone Manuel Needed to Bring Up Race At the Olympics
It’s hard to celebrate our Olympic victories when our gold-medal triumphs get second billing and we’re being dehumanized in the media and on the streets.
Why Black Writers Rooms Matter
This season, both 'UnREAL' and 'Orange Is the New Black' boasted story lines about systemic racism and police brutality—and blew it. And this is why.
“Why Did You Shoot Me?”
When a cop pulled the trigger on Charles Kinsey, a Black behavioral therapist working with his autistic patient, it revealed everything that is wrong with policing in America.
Will White America Ever Reckon With Its Racism?
Last week's spate of murders by cops is the latest reminder that Black suffering has always been part of the American experience. But many White people would rather not talk about it.
Spike Lee Did the Wrong Thing
The filmmaker of 'Chiraq' puts the onus on Black women and their sexual power to solve Chicago's insurmountable problems. Deferred orgasms are not the answer.