‘America places people into poverty and then criminalizes them. We’ve got to ask ourselves, what kind of force do we want to be as a country?’ Read more
‘Life After Life’ Film Takes Aims At U.S. Criminal Justice System
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This Is Why I Didn’t Call The Cops When I Saw A Teen With A Gun
In a country with alarming rates of police brutality against Black people, the wrong thing to do can feel like the right thing to do. Read more
The Statues Must Come Down
History is a wracking pain in every society, but those who fail to confront it invite a vicious specter into the modern life of their nation. Read more
When ‘Free Speech’ Kills
Every person who’s misused arguments for free speech to defend white supremacists has some of Heather Heyer’s blood on their hands. Read more
Writer Of The Week: Imran Siddiquee
‘I try to write out of love.’ Read more
I Changed My Name After I Was Raped
After a serious trauma, some survivors find comfort and empowerment by creating a new identity. Read more
The KKK Rally In Charlottesville Proves Why #NoConfederate Is Needed
Serving up hour-long doses of Black pain for amusement is deeply irresponsible, when that pain remains so deeply real. Read more
This Is Your Life As A Middle-Aged Stripper
You didn’t know you’d stare middle age in the face and carry its soggy weight for everyone. And yet, you don’t feel ugly or incapable. Read more
The Disturbing Irony Of Using Prison Labor For ‘Sustainable’ Seafood
We’ve deceived ourselves into assuming that a company making good choices for the environment will also make good choices for people. Read more
Dear Black Men: If You Want Long Hair, Have Long Hair
Embracing the hair I always wanted took confronting society’s rigid expectations for Black men. Read more