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Race Archive

Archives for June 2018

Politics
A Princeton sociologist spent 8 years asking rural Americans why they’re so pissed offA Princeton sociologist spent 8 years asking rural Americans why they’re so pissed off
Politics

Hint: it’s not about the economy.

By Sean Illing
Culture
This 1943 anti-Nazi film keeps going viral. It may be less effective than it seems.This 1943 anti-Nazi film keeps going viral. It may be less effective than it seems.
Culture

A study of the short film Don’t Be a Sucker suggests old attitudes about fascism in America have never gone away.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Explainers
Pusha T vs. Drake: rap’s feud of the momentPusha T vs. Drake: rap’s feud of the moment
Explainers

Pusha’s epic Drake callout includes explorations of black identity, decades-old grudges, and street fashion wars.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books are beautiful. They are also filled with racism.Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books are beautiful. They are also filled with racism.
Culture

The ALSC has renamed the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, citing Wilder’s treatment of American Indians in her books.

By Constance Grady
Race
Why celebrating Juneteenth is more important now than everWhy celebrating Juneteenth is more important now than ever
Play
Race

It’s time for America to truly grapple with its legacy of slavery.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
Trump said he doesn’t think NFL players are protesting “a real issue”Trump said he doesn’t think NFL players are protesting “a real issue”
Politics

NFL players are protesting systemic racism. Trump wants to solve it with pardons.

By P.R. Lockhart
Criminal Justice
Waffle House employees keep calling the cops on black customersWaffle House employees keep calling the cops on black customers
Criminal Justice

Calls for a national boycott are intensifying after a couple was put in handcuffs following a dispute over a charge.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
Trump’s Philadelphia Eagles comments prove he’ll fight the culture war no matter whatTrump’s Philadelphia Eagles comments prove he’ll fight the culture war no matter what
Politics

The NFL gave the president what he wanted. He’s still fighting them.

By P.R. Lockhart
Criminal Justice
Missouri isn’t the the only state with a “driving while black” problemMissouri isn’t the the only state with a “driving while black” problem
Criminal Justice

Racial disparities in traffic stops are a national issue.

By P.R. Lockhart