Whoās Helping Asylum Seekers?
While politicians on both sides of the aisle embrace ātough on immigrationā policies, asylum seekers hoping to enter the U.S. are turning to grassroots organizations for information, safety, and dignity
Racial Justice
Protecting Black Pregnant Peopleās Healthāand Data
Birth workers serving Black pregnant people maintain the holistic methodsāand data privacyāthat distinguish doula care from the medical-industrial complex.
How Black Women Can Protect Their Peace This Election Cycle
In the months prior to Vice President Kamala Harrisā nomination to the Democratic presidential ticket, I felt a lingering fear in my body about what it would mean for Black
Rewriting Fantasy Tropes on Race and Economy
Young adult author Jordan Ifueko has created new worlds with her best-selling series Raybearer, centering Black characters and workers.
We Donāt Need Misogynoir to Critique Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris can and should be critiqued for her political rĆ©sumĆ©ābut criticism rooted in misogynoir should have no place in political discourse.
Torture Inside a Secret Israeli Concentration Camp
Video now circulating in Israeli media corroborates allegations from Palestinian detainees that Israeli agents at Sde Teiman detention center rape and torture prisoners.
Listen to the Lessons of Appalachia
In this excerpt from āBeginning Again,ā Nikki Giovanni offers an ode to the great people who call Appalachia home.
Making Equity Part of the Equation in Math Education
Most Americans report they donāt know enough math to make routine financial decisions.
USDA Will Compensate Black Farmers for Discrimination
The National Black Farmers Association just won a historic $2.2 billion in reparations from the U.S. government.
Setting a Black Economic Agenda
After conducting the largest-ever survey of Black Americans, Black to the Future has released a detailed Black economic agenda.
Lessons from Ferguson, 10 Years Later
The Ferguson uprising ignited a national reckoning about racist policing. Missouri State Sen. Brian Williams, who grew up in Ferguson, reflects on the progress made and challenges remaining.
The Communal Kitchens Fighting Famine in Sudan
Most international aid groups evacuated Khartoum when the fighting began and havenāt returned, so locals are finding ways to feed one another.
Sonya Massey Should Still Be Alive, Say Activists
Sonya Massey's killing is a reminder that police do not keep Black women, nor Black disabled people, safe, says activist Cat Brooks.
The Complexity of Harrisā Historic Candidacy
Women of color want demographic and political representation, just as wealthy white men have had for generations.
Prevention, Not Prisons
Dortell Williams, who has spent more than 30 years in prison, reflects on the true causes of crime.
Meet the Couples Upending Indiaās Caste-Based Marriages
In stark contrast to the billionaire Ambanisā wedding, some Indians are subverting patriarchy, caste, and class in their ceremonies.
Rooting for Black Land Ownership
Exploring the history of land theft in the U.S., Brea Baker argues that the Black reparations and Indigenous Landback movements are stronger together.
āParable of the Sowerā Is Now, Says Gen Z
Young people who have read Octavia Butlerās 1993 novel say itās not only prescient, but also carries lessons for today.
In Atlanta, Police Violence Ties Together Protests for Gaza, Stop Cop City
Police intervention at the student encampment for Gaza at Atlantaās Emory University was faster and more violent than most. Protestors expected and were prepared for it, thanks to the ongoing movement to stop police militarization.
Land as Reparations
Author and activist Brea Baker explores why Black land ownership is a critical aspect of reparations for Black Americans.
Little Gazaās Kitchen Brings a Taste of Home to Displaced Palestinians
Palestinian refugees are settling in the Philippines, and bringing their cultural foods with them.
Tech Must Embrace Racial Justice in the Wake of Affirmative Action
Tech companies can help offset the loss of affirmative action by proactively investing in Black and Latinx students.
Can Elections Still Help Defund Police?
Efforts to invest in ācare, not copsā continue in advance of the 2024 electionāalbeit at a slower pace than in 2020.
Serj Tankian Says āDown With the Systemā
System of a Down lead singer Serj Tankian has performed in front of millions, but, as he explains in his new memoir, his real passion is social justice.
A New Hollywood āOriginā Story
With her latest film, Ava DuVernay is modeling a new way of financing impactful films and ensuring creative freedom.
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