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Race Archive

Archives for July 2016

23 maps that explain how Democrats went from the party of racism to the party of Obama
Technology

The party originally supported slavery and Indian removal.

By Andrew Prokop
Criminal Justice
Americans are as skeptical of Black Lives Matter as they were of the civil rights movementAmericans are as skeptical of Black Lives Matter as they were of the civil rights movement
Criminal Justice

America has a long history of resisting black-led social justice movements.

By Victoria M. Massie
Culture
Watch: Full Frontal With Samantha Bee tries to get Republican delegates to say “black lives matter”Watch: Full Frontal With Samantha Bee tries to get Republican delegates to say “black lives matter”
Politics
This is one of the most iconic photos of Barack Obama’s presidencyThis is one of the most iconic photos of Barack Obama’s presidency
Politics

The Obamas always highlight the importance of being role models. This photo shows why.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Donald Trump plans to “Make America Safe Again” — from the Black Lives Matter movementDonald Trump plans to “Make America Safe Again” — from the Black Lives Matter movement
Politics

The GOP stands unified at the Republican National Convention against the most pressing social justice movement of our time.

By Victoria M. Massie
Explainers
North Miami police allegedly shoot black man as he held hands up while lying on the groundNorth Miami police allegedly shoot black man as he held hands up while lying on the ground
Explainers

“I’m saying, ‘Sir, why did you shoot me?’ And his words to me were, ‘I don’t know.’”

By German Lopez
Politics
Watch Trump supporter Lynne Patton explain to the RNC that racism still existsWatch Trump supporter Lynne Patton explain to the RNC that racism still exists
Politics

“Historically, black lives have mattered less.”

By Dara Lind
Politics
Watch: 4 myths about the Black Lives Matter movement, debunkedWatch: 4 myths about the Black Lives Matter movement, debunked
Politics

Here are all the answers to the questions your Facebook friends have about Black Lives Matter.

By Victoria M. Massie
Politics
The racism unleashed at the RNC is bigger and uglier than Melania Trump’s plagiarismThe racism unleashed at the RNC is bigger and uglier than Melania Trump’s plagiarism
Politics

Trump’s campaign is a joke. Trumpism is very much not.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Black Lives Matter activists want Obama to reflect their passion. Here’s why he won’t.Black Lives Matter activists want Obama to reflect their passion. Here’s why he won’t.
Politics

Obama might have more to say. But he feels like he can’t.

By German Lopez
Tech giants say black lives matter. But will they fix their own diversity problem?
Technology

There are ways to invest in black lives beyond addressing police brutality.

By Victoria M. Massie
This iconic photo captures the spirit of the movement for black lives in Baton Rouge
Criminal Justice

“I am a vessel!”

By Victoria M. Massie
Politics
Read: Newt Gingrich’s on-point statement about police violence and racismRead: Newt Gingrich’s on-point statement about police violence and racism
Politics

“It is more dangerous to be black in America,” Gingrich said.

By Victoria M. Massie
Criminal Justice
White people, don’t tell me what Martin Luther King would think of Black Lives MatterWhite people, don’t tell me what Martin Luther King would think of Black Lives Matter
Criminal Justice

9 ways white people can be better allies.

By Jon Crowley
Criminal Justice
How traffic stops boost police budgets — at the cost of black livesHow traffic stops boost police budgets — at the cost of black lives
Criminal Justice

Routine police stops are not uncommon and, in fact, are often incentivized in police forces.

By Katie Hicks