racism
Centuries of Medical Racism Have Made Black People Hesitant About the COVID Vaccine
But that doesn't mean we should miss our shot.
By LaShyra "Lash" Nolen
The Year of the Republican Woman Isn’t Going So Great
The GOP wanted more women in office. They ended up with people like Marjorie Taylor Greene.
By Kaylen Ralph
Why I’m Fighting the Tech-to-Prison Pipeline
Artificial intelligence creates a feedback loop of discrimination.
By Sneha Revanur
5 Key Moments in Black American History
From the establishment of HBCUs to the Tuskegee experiment.
By Bené Viera
Who Actually Gets to “Escape” Into Fandom?
All experiences of escapism are not created equally.
By Stitch
FKA twigs Opened Up About "Deeply Horrific" Racism From Robert Pattinson Fans When They Dated
“He was their white Prince Charming and I think they considered that he should definitely be with somebody white.”
By Brittney McNamara
The Pro-Trump Revolt Is Not a Reason to Call for More Policing
Calls for more cops at protests or more stringent laws won’t just impact the right.
By Kandist Mallett
Georgia Victories Prove White Moderates Shouldn’t Be Dems’ Focus
Black voters matter.
By Jameelah Nasheed
Classes on Racial Justice Can Be a Burden to Students of Color
We’re always the ones asked to educate and share our experiences.
By Mishma Nixon
Sadie Alexander Was a Trailblazing Economist and Activist
Happy birthday, Sadie!
By Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman
As a Medical Student, I’ve Dealt With Patient Racism Firsthand
We can’t just let violent, racist language slide.
By Victor Anthony Lopez-Carmen
In 2020, Young People Embarked on Their Own Political Education
"The way that the U.S. teaches history and civics completely chops up the truth.”
By Mary Retta
The Shallow Diversity of Joe Biden’s Appointments
Superficial representation isn’t enough.
By Lily Herman
There’s a Reason Why the Polls Were Off Again in 2020
As a Black woman pollster, I’ve seen the blind spots in my industry firsthand.
By Jasmin Joseph
With DeVos Out, Students Want a Say in the Department of Education
"Betsy DeVos has done an immeasurable amount of damage.”
By Mary Retta
The 2020 Election Was About White Supremacy — and How to Overcome It
"There is so much life left in us.”
By Rhiana Gunn-Wright
A Short Reading Guide to Understand Revolution
Because the Biden-Harris administration can't solve all of our problems.
By Taylor Crumpton
Maren Morris Celebrated Black Women Country Artists in CMAs Speech
"It's Linda Martell, Yola, Mickey Guyton, Rissi Palmer, Brittney Spencer, Rhiannon Giddens..."
By P. Claire Dodson
