An Open Letter: How I Failed Chelsea Manning An Open Letter: How I Failed Chelsea Manning
In a statement released yesterday, Manning made it clear that she rooted her actions in the long struggle for racial justice—something many have overlooked in discussing her ...
Aug 22, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado
White Is the New White White Is the New White
It’s time white women drop the practice of authenticating—and profiting from—the experiences of women of color.
Aug 16, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado
Undocumented Activists Take a Giant Risk to Return Home Undocumented Activists Take a Giant Risk to Return Home
The nine transnational activists are hoping for a humanitarian return to the United States and are now organizing detainees to halt deportations.
Jul 23, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado
White Supremacy Acquits George Zimmerman White Supremacy Acquits George Zimmerman
What the verdict illustrates is the way white supremacy operates in the United States.
Jul 14, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado
Animating Black Bodies Animating Black Bodies
The Zimmerman defense animation will dehumanize a black youth; Fruitvale Station will humanize another.
Jul 12, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado
The Less-Than-Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill The Less-Than-Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill
Why are so many grassroots immigrants rights groups opposing the legislation?
Jul 5, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado
A Tale of Two Best Friends A Tale of Two Best Friends
The way Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman’s friends are treated on the stand, and by the public, has everything to do with race.
Jul 3, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado
Supreme Court Strikes a Hard Blow to Tribal Sovereignty in Adoption Case Supreme Court Strikes a Hard Blow to Tribal Sovereignty in Adoption Case
The high court focused on race—rather than tribal sovereignty—in a landmark adoption case.
Jun 25, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado
Why Is This US-Born Citizen Being Detained by ICE? Why Is This US-Born Citizen Being Detained by ICE?
A class action lawsuit is challenging an ICE policy that violates the Fourth Amendment by holding citizens as undocumented immigrants.
Jun 21, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado
What the Supreme Court Didn’t Strike Down Yesterday What the Supreme Court Didn’t Strike Down Yesterday
The High Court defended voting rights yesterday—striking down part of an Arizona proposition that nevertheless leaves undocumented immigrants vulnerable to deportation. ...
Jun 18, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado