AltWeeklies Wire
Magical Negroes, White Privilege, and Toothless Drama: Local Theater's Fear of a Black Planetnew
Performance Network's 'Driving Miss Daisy' and Michigan theater's big race problem.
Metro Times |
Jeff Meyers |
10-16-2014 |
Race & Class
Resurrecting Western North Carolina's Oldest African-American Cemeterynew
A revitalized volunteer push is underway to rescue Western North Carolina’s oldest known African-American cemetery from the ravages of neglect and obscurity. The effort includes a new website that features an interactive map of the cemetery and a digital guide to each of its graves.
Mountain Xpress |
Jake Frankel |
09-04-2014 |
Race & Class
Brilliant and Bodaciousnew
Don't know Black Twitter? Get to. The virtual cultural community is a force to be reckoned with, wielding its substantial power to effect social, political and cultural change.
Jackson Free Press |
Carole Cannon |
08-22-2014 |
Race & Class
Tags: black twitter
The Shortest Distance from Missouri to Los Angelesnew
Before Michael Brown was shot six times by a Ferguson, Mo. police officer about two weeks ago, no one ever thought much or even heard of this small community outside of St. Louis. No one considered the mounting problems of many small Midwest towns in red states like this one, who have suffered through the great recession with job losses.
Random Lengths News |
James Preston Allen |
08-22-2014 |
Race & Class
Philly Pot Arrest Maps: Black People in Black Neighborhoodsnew
Eighty-three percent of the 4,314 marijuana-possession arrests made by Philly police in 2013 were of African-Americans.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Daniel Denvir |
08-15-2014 |
Race & Class
Once again, a case of racial profiling leads to tragedynew
A little more than a year ago, America was riveted by the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. His killer was allowed to go free and the circumstances of his death generated much debate and tension.
Charleston City Paper |
Dot Scott |
07-23-2014 |
Race & Class
A Lane of Their Ownnew
How the National Negro Bowling Association fought segregation in Detroit.
Metro Times |
Michael Jackman |
05-28-2014 |
Race & Class
Loose Lips Sink Shipsnew
Beneath the surface of Hornblower Cruises, allegations of racism and intimidation threaten its public image.
SF Weekly |
Andrew Scot Bolsinger |
05-15-2014 |
Race & Class
The Trials of a Neighborhood High Schoolnew
Wells Community Academy in Chicago has disadvantaged students, many unhelpful parents, a bad reputation, charters nibbling at its enrollment—and some rare successes. Can it survive?
Chicago Reader |
Steve Bogira |
05-06-2014 |
Race & Class
Tags: Segregation, Education
Donald Sterling's 6 Other Greatest Hitsnew
If you were surprised by revelations that an audio recording just might have captured a racist rant by L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling, you've been in the dark for years.
L.A. Weekly |
Dennis Romero |
04-28-2014 |
Race & Class
Using the KKK to Fight Abortion Rightsnew
Groups such as the Ashburn, Va.-based Radiance Foundation have used ads to cast abortion as akin to genocide of African American children. Others are crying foul play.
Jackson Free Press |
Anna Wolfe |
04-17-2014 |
Race & Class
Tags: abortion rights
‘Old South’: More Discussion Needednew
In 2014, it's sometimes difficult to believe that individuals still exist who do not see the offensiveness of the Confederate flag and celebrating the "Old South" culture.
Jackson Free Press |
Ariel Terrell |
04-17-2014 |
Race & Class
Ex-Sen. Ford: ‘I know racism and bigotry, and Glenn McConnell is neither’new
Last week, when we interviewed Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell about his upcoming presidency at the College of Charleston, McConnell challenged us to ask ex-Sen. Robert Ford about McConnell’s record on Confederate Memorial Day and the Confederate flag. So we did.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
04-01-2014 |
Race & Class
Is Thug the New N-Word?new
Thug is not just being thrown around in a few instances, it is the new politically correct code word whites use to n*ggerize blacks, or put them in their place.
Jackson Free Press |
Carole Cannon |
02-21-2014 |
Race & Class
Tags: n-word
Ben Tillman was a racist, terrorist, and murderer: It's time to take down his statuenew
I want to stir things up because there is a lot that needs to be discussed and resolved in this state. There are many generations of unacknowledged crimes that must be confronted. Talking about Ben Tillman is a good place to start.
Charleston City Paper |
Will Moredock |
02-05-2014 |
Race & Class
