American Has a Systems Problem
How ordinary mechanics do the dirty work to keep minorities minor.
Race & Politics
How Do I Reconcile the Minneapolis I Grew Up In, With the Murders of George Floyd and Renee Nicole Good?
A childhood map colliding with a violent present.
How Does ICE Compare to the Slave Patrols Back When America Was 'Great'?
The old tactics never died — they just got federal badges.
Donald Trump Doesn't Understand the Monroe Doctrine
Understanding the Doctrine Trump Claims to Follow.
New Year, New Regime for Venezuela
Who does Donald Trump plan to appoint for day-to-day operations following the capture of leader Nicolás Maduro?
Nicki Minaj, Dave Chappelle, and Lessons from the Black Celebrity Midlife Crisis
Ageing gracefully doesn't look like this.
What's Controversial About Kwanzaa on Sesame Street?
As Kwanzaa celebrations rise, so does the backlash from those uncomfortable with a holiday that honors Black culture.
Friends Don't Let Friends Abuse Little Girls
Abuses of power thrive in plain sight, reinforced by silence and complicity.
Why I Won’t Eat Watermelon in Public
How this fruit became entangled in racist imagery and the continued impact it has on the perception of black culture.
Why White Men Claim They’re the Real Victims of Discrimination
The rhetoric of white male victimhood is gaining traction, but what lies beneath this assertion?
The Dehumanization of Hillbillies, White Trash, and Waste People
A Black man recognizes the truth about poor white folks.
Alan Dershowitz Attacks Epstein Survivors
“This will go down in history as the second worst form of McCarthyism in our nation’s history.”
What Happens When You Call a Black Man in the NFL the N-Word
Fan Ryan Kennedy faced no repercussions after allegedly calling D.K. Metcalf a N**** and his Mother a C***
The Burden of Being the Only Black Guy at Work
Does the comfort of my White colleagues matter more than my own? (That’s a rhetorical question!)
My Friend’s Racist Mother Has Died, and I Feel No Sadness
We were one smitten, but her mother would have no parts of her daughter dating a Black man.
How an Israel Trip Changed My Perspective on Racial Bias
Recalling the uncomfortable experience of seeing discrimination targeting dark-skinned people who don’t look like me.
7 Times Donald Trump Demonstrated that Empathy is Not His Spiritual Gift
The human cost of leaders who cannot feel what others endure.
Why Former Slave States Offer Poor Quality of Life for Black Residents
How the lingering effects of slavery and discrimination continue to shape the lives of Black citizens.
There Is No Such Thing as an Ultimate Winner in American Politics
Simple-minded dichotomies have replaced ideas of progress with those of domination.
Apparently Students Can Fail Assignments and Get Their Teacher Fired
A college junior's essay and the targeted firing of a trans teacher.
Mayor David Dinkins’ Fight to Undo New York City’s Race War
Remembering New York’s first Black mayor, who steered the city through racial unrest and the late crack era.
In the Name of God, They Kill
How the religious right justifies death.
My Dinners and Debates With Andre Harrell
Over more than 30 years of friendship, I saw a man trying to do it all — and succeeding.
Why My Black Boys Love Trump
Their admiration for the controversial president in the classroom is perplexing, but I remain hopeful it’s just a phase.
What is the Unitary Executive, and How Does That Bring America Closer to Having a King?
Eroding checks and balances in the age of Trump.
What Does It Mean To Be Black Enough?
The Blackening, a clever homage to horror, not only entertains but also inspires a deeper conversation about the diverse experiences of Black life.
Kash Patel Orders SWAT Team To Be Designated Drivers for His Girlfriend's Drunk Friend
Patel is the Poster Child for Abuse of Power.
America Has a Symbols Problem
Patriotism has become performance, not responsibility.
What the Donald Trump Administration Has Cost You
Policies for the few, costs for the many.
Pete Hegseth is a World-Class Actor
From bravado to backlash: the fallout of Hegseth’s orders.