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Black in America: It’s not just about the color of your skin
What does it mean to be Black in America? As it turns out, the answer is more complicated than it seems, and racism plays a role.
Read MoreOn Race and Taxes, Both Parties Insist Upon Speaking No Evil
Politicians and citizens alike argue about the state of taxes, but no one seems willing to bring race into the discussion.
Read MoreNewark Mayor Cory Booker’s Food Stamp Challenge
Newark’s mayor issued a challenge to others to live off food stamps over Twitter, and he’s willing to do the same.
Read MoreMeet the Nation’s Next Civil Rights Leader
Law professor Sherrilyn Ifill is stepping into a new role as the lead of the Legal Defense Fund according to a press report.
Read MoreBiracial versus black: Thought leaders weigh in on the meaning of President Obama’s biracial heritage
Thought leaders offer unique perspectives on what it means to have not only a black man, but also a biracial man, in the White House.
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Scott Joplin!
An influential music composer, Scott Joplin, was born during the Reconstruction era and is known for his contributions to ragtime music.
Read MoreRace, Class and Schools
Kevin P. Chavous ponders the significance of the Supreme Court decree for desegregation in the face of today’s education realities.
Read MoreJim Clyburn: Susan Rice Attacks Are Racial Code
Some are wondering whether criticisms of U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice are based in reality or racism.
Read MoreOn This Day in History, Sarah Jane Early Was Born
Sarah Jane Early’s defied sexism and racism in the 1800s as a Black female teacher and abolitionist.
Read MoreWho Was Africa’s 1st Ambassador to Europe?
Few people have heard of Chrachanfusus, an ambassador from the African nation of Kongo who traveled to Europe.
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