Lessons to Learn From Arizona’s New Gun Laws Lessons to Learn From Arizona’s New Gun Laws
The state’s recent legislation turns its gun-buyback program into a recycling initiative and underscores the necessity for federal action.
May 2, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
White People Have to Give Up Racism White People Have to Give Up Racism
It's the only real solution to deaths like those of Trayvon Martin and Rodgrio Diaz.
Feb 14, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
President Obama Should Go to Chicago. And Yemen. And Pakistan. And … President Obama Should Go to Chicago. And Yemen. And Pakistan. And …
The president should condemn violence at home, and hold himself accountable for violence abroad, as well.
Feb 8, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
Why Ending ‘Stand Your Ground’ Isn’t Enough to Prevent Another Trayvon Martin Why Ending ‘Stand Your Ground’ Isn’t Enough to Prevent Another Trayvon Martin
There's nothing natural about black boys dying at age 17. We have to stop acting as if there is.
Feb 6, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
Michelle, Beyoncé and the Fruitless Politics of Respectability Michelle, Beyoncé and the Fruitless Politics of Respectability
Kathryn Jean Lopez is disappointed that the first lady holds Beyoncé in such high regard. Even if she didn’t, that wouldn’t stop the racist and sexist attacks ai...
Feb 5, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
On the Routine Criminalization of America’s Black and Brown Youth On the Routine Criminalization of America’s Black and Brown Youth
We create images of monsters and then wonder why people go out slaying them.
Jan 31, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
Let’s End All Gun Deaths, Not Just Mass Killings Let’s End All Gun Deaths, Not Just Mass Killings
A mother buries her fourth child lost to gun violence as we as a nation continue to avoid a real solution.
Jan 29, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
For Black Boys, the NFL—and Traumatic Brain Injury—Can Be Lottery Tickets For Black Boys, the NFL—and Traumatic Brain Injury—Can Be Lottery Tickets
What’s a little permanent brain damage when you’re facing a life of debilitating poverty?
Jan 28, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
It’s Not the Bad Guys—It’s the Guns It’s Not the Bad Guys—It’s the Guns
Let's face the truth: anyone with a gun can be a "bad guy." What we need is fewer guns, period.
Jan 16, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith
No, Backing Marriage Equality Won’t Cost Obama Support of Black Voters No, Backing Marriage Equality Won’t Cost Obama Support of Black Voters
The math doesn’t add up. It shouldn't cost Obama votes—and it won’t.
May 11, 2012 / Mychal Denzel Smith