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The “Superpredator” Myth Was Discredited, but It Continues to Ruin Young Black Lives
Nearly 200,000 youths enter the adult criminal justice system every year.
To Be a Survivor in a Nation of Embedded Racism: Black Lives Matter
A compelling memoir from a co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Why Won’t Trump Judicial Nominee Wendy Vitter Support the Landmark Desegregation Case “Brown v. Board of Education”?
Trump nominee’s refusal to back ‘'Brown v. Board'’ is part of a larger right-wing attack on educational equality.
We Cannot Discuss Race and IQ Without Discussing the Social Construction of Race
Our lives are determined by a scientifically discredited idea.
Sentenced to 65 Years for a Cop’s Crime
An outrageous sentence was handed down against Lakeith Smith for his friend's death.
US Schools Disproportionately Punish Black Students, GAO Report Confirms
Black students are even more likely to be punished at charter schools.
Suspicion of Muslims in the US Is Deeply Rooted in Bigotry
Islamophobia was already structured into society.
Austin Bombings Highlight the Threat of Racist Violence
There are still more questions than answers about who and what is responsible.
The “Alt-Right” Is Literally Killing People. What Will It Take to Stop Them?
How will we counteract this threat in the coming years?