It鈥檚 Time to Dismantle Caste in the U.S.
Race and caste are not the same system, but they are parallel oppressions that have the same logic.
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History Shows Federal Agents Don鈥檛 Stop Civil Unrest
Militarized federal interventions can actually escalate conflict and often leave the underlying causes of protests or crime unresolved.
NBA Athletes Weren鈥檛 Just Boycotting Games鈥擳hey Were on Strike
When NBA players refused to take the court, athlete activism escalated to a new level.
Are Police Unions Part of the U.S. Labor Movement?
Historically, police have used their legal authority to protect businesses and private property over the working class.
Vigilante Violence Is an American Tradition
Research suggests vigilantism doesn't arise from an absent or weak government, but rather when the very principles that make up a government and its people themselves seem to be changing.
How the Police Killing of a Black Brazilian Teen Sparked a Movement
The police killing of Jo茫o Pedro Mattos Pinto, a 14-year-old Black Brazilian in Rio de Janeiro, unmasked the scope of police brutality amid a pandemic and led to an unprecedented court decision.
The Key to Achieving Gender Equality in Tech
The tech field failed a 25-year challenge to achieve gender equality by 2020. But the shift can start with a culture change.
Rebellions Work
We all stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.
Historically, White Americans Have Failed to See Racism as a Systemic Issue. Is That Changing?
After the civil rights movement, White people in the U.S. were still widely uncommitted to systemic solutions and policies to support racial equality. Although attitudes have shifted since, it鈥檚 not enough for transformative change.
This Native Tribe鈥檚 Response to COVID-19 Is Working鈥攁nd Addressing Another Community Problem
The Eastern Band of Cherokees is applying lessons from the pandemic to help them fight addiction in their community.
How to Find and Support Black-Owned Businesses
If you鈥檙e focused on fighting systemic racism and want to put your money where your mouth is, here are 7 ways to find Black businesses.
Hip-Hop Continues a Protest Tradition That Dates Back to the Blues
Hip hop artists have protested police violence in their music for decades, just like Southern blues and jazz artists did in the late 1800s.
Police Violence Meets Spiritual Resistance in the Struggle Over DAPL
An appeals court overruled the shutdown of DAPL, pending a full environmental review. The fight against a pipeline that provoked unprecedented resistance continues.
How Black Photographers Are Shaping the Movement for Black Lives
Three photographers offer perspectives on documenting the moment: 鈥淭he revolution needs to be irresistible, right?鈥�
How Urban Planning Keeps Cities Segregated鈥攁nd Maintains White Supremacy
Across the U.S., racial segregation was not the byproduct of urban planning but often its intention. Minneapolis, one of the most liberal cities in the country, is no exception.
How to Bring About Catastrophic Success in the Face of Climate Change
By decolonizing the atmosphere and making climate reparations, Eric Holthaus shows just how hopeful the next 30 years could be.
The Pandemic Portal: How This Moment Will Change Everything
A discussion with 精东影业 executive editor Zenobia Jeffries Warfield, author Nafeez Ahmed, and 精东影业 co-founder and author David Korten.
Meet the Black Musician Unraveling Generations of Hate
By addressing prejudices head-on with an open mind, blues musician Daryl Davis has succeeded in convincing over 200 KKK members and other White supremacists to disavow their allegiances.
John Lewis and C.T. Vivian Belonged to a Long Tradition of Religious Leaders in the Movement for Civil Rights
That both men were people of the cloth is no coincidence.
Hawai鈥榠鈥檚 Post-COVID Recovery Plan Puts Women First
The Aloha State is working towards establishing a new, more equitable post-pandemic normal for vulnerable communities.
Love, Justice, and Common Humanity: A Student鈥檚 Perspective on Finding Hope
Because the humanity of every person is what we fight for when we advocate to end police violence, to support better treatment for COVID patients and doctors, or to institute justice everywhere.
As Black Immigrants, This Movement for Equality Is Ours, Too
A lot of Black immigrants like me have come to see that for our children to live the better lives we envisioned in this country, we need to be all-in against racism鈥攏o matter where or whom it strikes.
Indian Country Treaties Are Valid鈥攁nd Matter, Says Supreme Court Ruling
鈥淧romises were made,鈥� Justice Gorsuch said in upholding Creek Nation jurisdiction over half of Oklahoma.
What Everyone Should Know About Reconstruction
During the period after the Civil War, African Americans gained political power yet faced the backlash of White supremacy. Understanding Reconstruction is also essential for exploring Black power, resilience, and excellence.
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