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Annette Gordon-Reed’s Personal History of Juneteenth

Annette Gordon-Reed’s Personal History of Juneteenth Annette Gordon-Reed’s Personal History of Juneteenth

In her new book, Gordon-Reed reminds us that besides offering us origin stories the past can also provides us with a way to think about the present and future.

Jun 28, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Robert Greene II

Bruce's Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA

In California, a Case of Black Land Loss Is Finally Being Made Right In California, a Case of Black Land Loss Is Finally Being Made Right

Charles and Willa Bruce, Black landowners in Manhattan Beach, lost their land to eminent domain in 1924. Nearly 100 years later, it’s being returned to their living descendants.

Jun 1, 2021 / Column / Kali Holloway

American Journalism’s Role in Promoting Racist Terror

American Journalism’s Role in Promoting Racist Terror American Journalism’s Role in Promoting Racist Terror

History must be acknowledged before justice can be done.

Apr 19, 2021 / Feature / Channing Gerard Joseph

The History of Freedom Is a History of Whiteness

The History of Freedom Is a History of Whiteness The History of Freedom Is a History of Whiteness

A conversation with Tyler Stovall about his recent book White Freedom and whether or not the legacy of liberty can break away from racial exclusion and domination.

Mar 17, 2021 / Q&A / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins

New York City and the Persistence of the Atlantic Slave Trade

New York City and the Persistence of the Atlantic Slave Trade New York City and the Persistence of the Atlantic Slave Trade

Even after slave trade was banned, the United States and New York City, in particular, were complicit in allowing it to persist.

Feb 24, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Gerald Horne

We Need a Racial Reckoning to Save Democracy

We Need a Racial Reckoning to Save Democracy We Need a Racial Reckoning to Save Democracy

We must undergo a truth and reconciliation process in order to establish a new civic consensus.

Feb 17, 2021 / Megan Ming Francis and Deepak Bhargava

Here’s How to Ruin Tom Cotton’s Election Night

Here’s How to Ruin Tom Cotton’s Election Night Here’s How to Ruin Tom Cotton’s Election Night

The Arkansas senator wants to pretend he’s running unopposed, but there’s an alternative candidate to the more-Trump-than-Trump senator who penned a fascistic op-ed.

Oct 30, 2020 / John Nichols

American History Is Getting Whitewashed, Again

American History Is Getting Whitewashed, Again American History Is Getting Whitewashed, Again

As demands for racial justice grow, Trump is pushing historical mythmaking into high gear.

Oct 2, 2020 / Column / Kali Holloway

Orlando Patterson and the Postcolonial Predicament

Orlando Patterson and the Postcolonial Predicament Orlando Patterson and the Postcolonial Predicament

Out of the ruins of colonialism and empire, the sociologist insisted we could fashion a more egalitarian and liberated future.

Sep 21, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Adom Getachew

Flag protest

Black Lives and the Fourth of July Black Lives and the Fourth of July

After Juneteenth, it’s hard to overlook the hollowness of American freedom.

Jul 3, 2020 / Westenley Alcenat

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