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On Mother’s Day, Remember the Mothers of Trayvon, Sandra and Tamir
A lamentation for the mothers of Trayvon Martin, Sandra Bland, Tamir Rice and others harmed by police violence.
Ending the Death Penalty Is One Step Toward Ending Mass Incarceration
We must replace the death penalty's punishment paradigm with a vision of true justice.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Is a Courageous, Bold Black Woman
Angela Davis and Barbara Ransby stand with Rep. Ilhan Omar in the midst of threats on her life.
Black Workers Say Walmart’s Background Checks Are Racially Discriminatory
Racial discrimination in the temporary staffing industry is notoriously difficult to address.
Trump Blocks US From Appointing Anyone to UN Committee on Racism
After refusing to renominate human rights lawyer Gay McDougall, the Trump administration will send no one at all.
Democratic Candidates Say They Support Reparations. Do They Mean It?
Many Black voters are questioning the sincerity of candidates' promises.
From Pre-K On, US Schools Privilege the Already Privileged
Current public school funding reveals a centuries-old harsh truth: Children in the U.S. are not equally valued.
Building Movements Through a Black, Queer, Feminist Lens
This lens is central to organizing for collective liberation, says “Unapologetic” author Charlene Carruthers.
Fighting Racial Bias in an Age of Mass Murder
Implicit bias impacts everything from hate crimes to microaggressions in the workplace, school and community.
The Case for Reimagining the Black Radical Tradition
Charlene Carruthers discusses the diverse histories often erased when talking about the Black radical tradition.