June 15, 2023
Color of Law
Executive Editor
The remnants of slavery remain in our laws, policies, practices, procedures and customs.
Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of Black people and the end of slavery in the U.S. on June 19, 1865. Also known also as Freedom Day, Emancipation…
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Guest Commentary
Guest Commentator
Likely future indictments in Atlanta and Washington will add to his difficulties.
The news broke in the evening of June 8, 2023: Donald Trump would be the only former President of the United States to be indicted on…
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Guest Commentary
Guest Commentator
Rather than focusing on tactics and effort that can or will possibly provide substantial dividends for Black (and in some cases other constituents), many organizations, such as the NAACP and others, have too often resorted to relegating themselves to performing symbolic gestures.
Last month, the NAACP made waves for issuing a travel advisory for Florida in response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ ruthless efforts to whitewash Black history and…
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Commentary
Editorial Board
The siren call of the presidency beckons many who are long on ambition and short on possibility.
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott has joined the throng of Republicans seeking to unseat the former president as the front-runner of that party. So far, he…
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Guest Commentary
Guest Commentator
Corporate media outlets have often furthered racist narratives, and do so even today. In contrast, independent media outlets have centered racial justice, offering platforms to marginalized communities.
This excerpt is adapted from chapter two of Rising Up: The Power of Narrative in Pursuing Racial Justice by Sonali Kolhatkar. Copyright © 2023 by Sonali…
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