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Beyoncé’s “Formation” reflects today’s movement from black rage toward a racialized revolutionary politics.

Mar 9, 2016 / Pop & Circumstance / Joshua Clover

A solitary confinement cell

How a Former Black Panther Could Change the Rules of Solitary Confinement How a Former Black Panther Could Change the Rules of Solitary Confinement

The case of Russell Maroon Shoatz, who spent nearly 30 years in solitary confinement, could set a precedent for others held in prolonged isolation.

Feb 22, 2016 / Victoria Law

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali and the Black Panther Party Muhammad Ali and the Black Panther Party

A new documentary about the Panthers should serve to remind us that the greatest, most important athlete of the 20th century was no bystander to their revolution.

Feb 18, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Beyonce

In Defense of Beyoncé’s Black Panther Tribute at the Super Bowl In Defense of Beyoncé’s Black Panther Tribute at the Super Bowl

The right-wing backlash to her Super Bowl performance only proves how important it was.

Feb 11, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Cam Newton Celebrating

Cam Newton and the Burden of History Cam Newton and the Burden of History

The backlash against the quarterback’s confident politics has deep roots.

Feb 11, 2016 / Donna Murch

How White Liberals Used Civil Rights to Create More Prisons

How White Liberals Used Civil Rights to Create More Prisons How White Liberals Used Civil Rights to Create More Prisons

In their quest to wipe out extra-legal racial violence, white liberals created a system that continues to kill black people—legally.

Jan 6, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Vicky Osterweil

Racism Drove the Backlash Against Gary Webb

Racism Drove the Backlash Against Gary Webb Racism Drove the Backlash Against Gary Webb

Attacks on Gary Webb were  about discredting an African American movement in Los Angeles as it was about his revelations.

Nov 7, 2014 / Blog / Greg Grandin

Rage and Ruin: On the Black Panthers

Rage and Ruin: On the Black Panthers Rage and Ruin: On the Black Panthers

A new history of the party is too close to its subject, and misses the human drama.

Jun 5, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Steve Wasserman

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