February marks the celebration of Black History Month. Setting aside the discussion on whether such a celebration should exist, (see e.g. Stacy Dash and...
The longer I live the more Audre Lorde's words ring true to me: the master’s tools will never be used to dismantle the master’s...
I’m sure that there are those who will read this title and find it terribly pessimistic or unnecessarily provocative. Others may find it false...
I cannot express my outrage about Flint, Michigan. It is another example of the perceived disposability of black and brown citizens in this country....
When I was growing up, being overtly racist was not in vogue. Don’t get me wrong, there were plenty of racists and racism, but...
(Part IV(b) of a six part series)
Unfortunately, with the rise of black political progress during Reconstruction came the rise of white rage and backlash....
I always found the conversation surrounding immigration in this country to be odd, if not absurd. This is not because I do not believe...
Today marks the fiftieth year since Dr. King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. In thinking about his death and juxtaposing it to the death...
“Stop being black!” This succinct advice from my father perhaps best summarizes how to protect oneself from hostile encounters with the police. If you...
I considered writing about the incredible irony that a challenge to affirmative action is being brought by a presidential cabinet made up primarily of...