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Race Archive

Archives for September 2018

Gender
Bill Cosby’s spokesperson says his client and Brett Kavanaugh are victims of a “sex war”Bill Cosby’s spokesperson says his client and Brett Kavanaugh are victims of a “sex war”
Gender

Spokesperson Andrew Wyatt also claimed Cosby was subjected to “the most racist and sexist trial in the history of the United States.”

By P.R. Lockhart
Explainers
Peter Brimelow and VDare, the white nationalist website with close ties to the right, explainedPeter Brimelow and VDare, the white nationalist website with close ties to the right, explained
Explainers

White House senior economic adviser Larry Kudlow invited a major alt-right figure to his birthday party.

By Jane Coaston
Police Violence
The Dallas police officer who shot Botham Jean has been firedThe Dallas police officer who shot Botham Jean has been fired
Police Violence

Weeks after she walked into the wrong apartment and killed the 26-year-old, Amber Guyger is no longer a police officer.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
A black political candidate was canvassing in her district. Then someone called the police.A black political candidate was canvassing in her district. Then someone called the police.
Politics

A constituent called 911 on Wisconsin State Assembly candidate Shelia Stubbs and her family, suspecting a drug deal.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
The Parkland shooting fueled calls for more school police. Civil rights groups want them removed.The Parkland shooting fueled calls for more school police. Civil rights groups want them removed.
Politics

A new report argues that school policing is a racial justice issue.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
The Botham Jean shooting exposes a major problem with discussions of police and black victimsThe Botham Jean shooting exposes a major problem with discussions of police and black victims
Politics

Sen. Ted Cruz recently said Democrats are “quick to always blame the police officer.”

By P.R. Lockhart
Explainers
The controversy around a black man killed by police in his own home, explainedThe controversy around a black man killed by police in his own home, explained
Explainers

An off-duty Dallas police officer shot Botham Jean in his own apartment. A week later, there are more questions than answers.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
A black police organization issued a powerful defense of Colin KaepernickA black police organization issued a powerful defense of Colin Kaepernick
Politics

The National Black Police Association says police backlash to Nike’s campaign “perpetuates the narrative that police are racist.”

By P.R. Lockhart
Race
Race and football: why NFL owners are so scared of Colin KaepernickRace and football: why NFL owners are so scared of Colin Kaepernick
Race

“Sports is the most racially tinged spectacle in modern society.”

By Sean Illing
Women are running — and winning — in 2018
In 2018, black women like Ayanna Pressley are fighting for political power — and winningIn 2018, black women like Ayanna Pressley are fighting for political power — and winning
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

The midterm elections are changing how black women interact with the Democratic Party.

By P.R. Lockhart
Money
How Nike’s Colin Kaepernick ad explains branding in the Trump eraHow Nike’s Colin Kaepernick ad explains branding in the Trump era
Money

Rule No. 1: You have to actually say something.

By Rebecca Jennings
Explainers
2 years of NFL protests, explained2 years of NFL protests, explained
Explainers

Why a protest against racial injustice became a political hot potato.

By Jane Coaston