What Will We Do Without Affirmative Action? What Will We Do Without Affirmative Action?
While the Supreme Court didn’t close the door on race-based programs, it has left their future up in the air.
Jun 24, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
Why Aiyana Jones Matters Why Aiyana Jones Matters
Increased militarization of police forces led to the 7-year-old’s death. It’s time we all recognize that.
Jun 19, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
White America Is Here to Stay White America Is Here to Stay
There may be fewer white babies being born, but power still rests in the hands of this privileged racial category.
Jun 13, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
Sean, Oscar and Trayvon Sean, Oscar and Trayvon
As George Zimmerman’s trial approaches, here’s to hoping no more young black men will become martyrs.
Jun 6, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
To Be Young and Black in America: Always Considered a Threat To Be Young and Black in America: Always Considered a Threat
An unarmed 14-year-old black teenager was choked by police because they considered him a threat. Of course they did.
May 31, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
When Black Kids Want to Learn and the World Tells Them ‘No’ When Black Kids Want to Learn and the World Tells Them ‘No’
Whether black children value education or not isn’t the issue. It’s more important to ask why they grow up in a world that tries to prevent them from learning.
May 28, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
The GOP’s Black Friends Need More Black Friends The GOP’s Black Friends Need More Black Friends
Republicans may want to turn to an unlikely source for clues on how to sell conservatism to black voters.
May 21, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
Let’s Call Racist School Closings What They Are: Racist Let’s Call Racist School Closings What They Are: Racist
Avoiding calling racism for what it is only prolongs the problem.
May 16, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
Guns Are a Right, Yes—but Do They Have to Be? Guns Are a Right, Yes—but Do They Have to Be?
The question we are avoiding: Is the right to bear arms worth all the death?
May 10, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
Assata Shakur Is Not a Terrorist Assata Shakur Is Not a Terrorist
The former Black Panther has become the first woman placed on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist list and reminds us that the struggle for freedom is far from over.
May 7, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith