Do You Believe Racism Is a Mental Illness?
Some medical professionals say yes; others are calling B.S. But the answer could have major legal implications.
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The Sad Truth About Jerry Jones’ North Little Rock School Photo
Yes, the Dallas Cowboys owner’s racism is hard to deny, but the infamous picture taken at a 1957 desegregation protest nods to an even more terrifying reality
When Your New Neighbor Turns Out to Be Full-On MAGA
Small talk could be a land mine
Here’s Another Effect of Racism: Black Americans’ Brains Age Faster
A recent study finds racism can lead to early Alzheimer's
Texas Teacher Fired Because He Couldn’t Help But Share Racist Views in Classroom
He said he believes white people are the “superior race”
Millions of Americans Just Voted Against Banning Slavery
While four states will amend their constitutions to remove slavery loopholes, Louisiana’s remains intact
Elon Musk Is Already Turning Twitter Into a Hate Speech Salon
A deluge of vitriol has filled the platform since the free speech advocate acquired it
L.A. City Council President’s Discrimination Doesn’t Discriminate
Nury Martinez resigns after leaked audio surfaces of her making wicked, disparaging remarks about Black people and Oaxacans
Films About Black Oppression Are Becoming Harder For Me to Stomach
Movies like ‘Emancipation’ and ‘Till’ are important for keeping America honest, but entertainment that depicts our struggle is tiring
Don’t You Dare Blame Kanye West’s Anti-Blackness on Mental Illness
The music mogul's bipolar disorder isn't responsible for his spewing of white supremacist messages that are a danger to us all
A Politician Was Once Again Seen Wearing a Ku Klux Klan Costume Because America
A Florida public official wore a KKK suit to get a laugh. It wasn't funny.
7 Signs 'The Little Mermaid' Has Always Been a Black Character
Halle Bailey is merely carrying on tradition. Stay woke!
Why NBA Players Should Strike Ahead of Upcoming Season
Players dissatisfied with the league's soft handling of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver's racist and sexist behavior can make a difference via work stoppage
Ozzy Osbourne Stupidly Compares Racism to Pedophilia
Give me a break
Racists Have Ruined "Woke" for the Rest of Us
Controversy around 'The Lord of the Rings' prequel series' Black castings makes me miss the OG definition of wokeness
What Does West Point’s KKK Plaque Say About America?
According to the U.S. News & World Report, there were just under 3,982 degree-granting universities and colleges in the United States during the 2019-2020 school year. Those vary in prestige, location, enrollment, annual cost, and a host of other factors. Out of those nearly 4,000 schools, only
Jackson's Water Crisis Would Never Happen in a White City
Mississippi's capital city is (not) coincidentally 80 percent Black
New California Law Could Retroactively Remedy Racist Sentences
But we’re not holding our breath
Capitol Records’ AI-Powered Rapper Is the Most Flagrant Virtual Blackface Ever
Meet: FN Meka. Or, better yet, don’t.
Surprise: Black Family's Home Appraisal the Victim of Racial Bias
A Baltimore family was apparently lowballed by more than $300,000 due to their race, lawsuit says.
Is Picking Cotton Really the Best Way to Teach Kids About Slavery?
An L.A. school district is being sued after elementary school students were instructed to pick cotton. Yes, actual cotton. Like, from the plant. In a field.
Racist and Sexist Essay Wins Cash Prize Despite Many Run-On Sentences
The third-place winner of a Canadian contest promoted right-wing replacement theory ideology and excessive comma usage
Looks Like 'Game of Thrones' Fans Are Just As Racist As 'Star Wars' Nerds
Fans of the HBO series self-destruct after upcoming prequel 'House of the Dragon' casts Black actor Steve Toussaint as a main character
Turns Out, European Cricket Teams Are Embarrassingly Racist
A reckoning comes for England and Scotland squads. Who would’ve thought?
Sesame Place Has Been Treating Black Kids Like Oscar the Grouch
Brought to you by the letter 'R'
Las Vegas' Latest Attraction Is a Lynching Display
Sin City is living up to its name
Racists Are Tormenting Minnesota Residents With Bags of Rice
Uncle Ben did not die for this shit
Why Do Detainees Keep Dying in This Baton Rouge Jail?
In one decade, 45 people died in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Most were charged with nonviolent misdemeanors. Most didn’t have their day in court. Most were Black. How did the system fail them?
An Open Letter to the So-Called Good Cop
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to validate your existence
America Is Failing George Floyd
One year after Floyd’s murder, we’re still awaiting actual justice and…