The Post’s Stimulus Chimp The Post’s Stimulus Chimp
The uproar over the New York Post's racially insensitive cartoon has nothing to do with Al Sharpton and everything to do with the ugly history of stereotypes.
Slumdog Subtext Slumdog Subtext
Slumdog Millionaire has captivated global audiences, but in India, it strikes a different nerve--as a tale of personal recompense and revenge by a young Muslim victim of Hindu pers...
Feb 23, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Barbara Crossette
Are We a Nation of Cowards When It Comes to Race? Are We a Nation of Cowards When It Comes to Race?
Attorney General Eric Holder recently said we remain 'a nation of cowards' on race. Is he right? Manning Marable, JLove Calderon and others weigh in.
Backlash Against Racist NY Post Cartoon Begins Backlash Against Racist NY Post Cartoon Begins
Vanity Fair's Michael Wolff discusses the effect of the protests against a controversial New York Post cartoon on Rupert Murdoch's empire.
Jesse Jackson ’88: Realizing the Promise Jesse Jackson ’88: Realizing the Promise
Jesse Jackson's campaign formed the basis for a new political coalition that helped elect Barack Obama America's first black president.
Jan 14, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Brett Story
Conyers Responds to Vigilante Revelations Conyers Responds to Vigilante Revelations
Rep. John Conyers expressed concern and a California activist group called for investigations of vigilante violence in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Dec 18, 2008 / Feature / A.C. Thompson
A Woman Against the System A Woman Against the System
Extinguishing race as a meaningful category demands we get rid of the racism that gives it meaning.
Dec 17, 2008 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge
Where Have All the Black Coaches Gone? Where Have All the Black Coaches Gone?
The path to the White House shouldn't be easier than the path to coach college football at Oregon State.
Dec 17, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Katrina’s Hidden Race War Katrina’s Hidden Race War
White vigilante justice tore through New Orleans after the storm. But no official investigation has shed light on the violence.
Dec 17, 2008 / Feature / A.C. Thompson
Obama’s Latino Vote Mandate Obama’s Latino Vote Mandate
Latinos backed Obama by a 2-to-1 margin on election day and could be the biggest force behind a longterm, center-left political realignment.
Nov 18, 2008 / Feature / Steve Cobble and Joe Velasquez