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Race Archive

Archives for August 2018

Politics
Why people are angry over a Washington Post fact check about police shootingsWhy people are angry over a Washington Post fact check about police shootings
Politics

The article argued that there were “virtually no shootings of unarmed black children” in recent years.

By P.R. Lockhart
Police Violence
Former Texas police officer sentenced to 15 years for 2017 shooting of Jordan EdwardsFormer Texas police officer sentenced to 15 years for 2017 shooting of Jordan Edwards
Police Violence

Convictions in police shooting cases are still very rare.

By P.R. Lockhart and German Lopez
Politics
Republican Ron DeSantis says electing black opponent Andrew Gillum would “monkey this up”Republican Ron DeSantis says electing black opponent Andrew Gillum would “monkey this up”
Politics

The comments came hours after Gillum pulled off an upset victory in Florida’s democratic gubernatorial primary.

By P.R. Lockhart
Police Violence
A class on how to deal with trauma — taught by a cop who killed a black manA class on how to deal with trauma — taught by a cop who killed a black man
Police Violence

Protesters are angry that Betty Shelby is teaching the course two years after shooting Terence Crutcher.

By P.R. Lockhart
Criminal Justice
A black woman shot and killed her abusive husband in a “stand your ground” state. Now she faces murder charges.A black woman shot and killed her abusive husband in a “stand your ground” state. Now she faces murder charges.
Criminal Justice

She says her estranged husband was charging at her. Now she’s in jail.

By Jane Coaston
Culture
5 great social issues documentaries that help explain America in 20185 great social issues documentaries that help explain America in 2018
Culture

These streaming movies spotlight stories over polemics while exploring policing, press freedom, political corruption, and more.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Culture
Steve James confronts the conundrum of being a white documentarian telling a story about raceSteve James confronts the conundrum of being a white documentarian telling a story about race
Culture

How the celebrated filmmaker has changed his approach to his work.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Race
More than 200 protesters topple a Confederate statue at the University of North CarolinaMore than 200 protesters topple a Confederate statue at the University of North Carolina
Race

Silent Sam is the latest symbol of white supremacy to fall.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Sports
Trump has repeatedly attacked the NFL. That hasn’t stopped players from protesting.Trump has repeatedly attacked the NFL. That hasn’t stopped players from protesting.
Sports

Several players remained off field, knelt, or raised fists as the national anthem played during the NFL’s second week.

By P.R. Lockhart
Explainers
The debate over Donald Trump’s alleged n-word tape, explainedThe debate over Donald Trump’s alleged n-word tape, explained
Explainers

The obsession over Trump saying a racial slur exposes a big problem with how America talks about racism.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
A reporter confronted Sarah Sanders about Trump’s habit of insulting black people on TwitterA reporter confronted Sarah Sanders about Trump’s habit of insulting black people on Twitter
Politics

Sarah Sanders says Trump is an “equal opportunity” insulter, but his attacks against black people stand out from the crowd.

By Jennie Neufeld
Politics
Baltimore police officer indicted after violent beating caught on videoBaltimore police officer indicted after violent beating caught on video
Politics

On Tuesday, Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced that the former officer would be charged with assault.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
Trump calling Omarosa a “dog” isn’t just racist or sexist. It’s part of a pattern.Trump calling Omarosa a “dog” isn’t just racist or sexist. It’s part of a pattern.
Politics

The president lashes out at a lot of people, but his harshest attacks often fall on black women.

By P.R. Lockhart
Race
This pregnant black mom was accused of hiding stolen goods under her shirtThis pregnant black mom was accused of hiding stolen goods under her shirt
Race

A back-to-school trip to Staples turned into an ordeal for Sherell Bates.

By Anna North
Politics
How a black, firefighting union president plans to take on Scott WalkerHow a black, firefighting union president plans to take on Scott Walker
Politics

Mahlon Mitchell tells Vox that “Wisconsin is ready for a black governor.”

By P.R. Lockhart