The passing of the Voting Rights Act in August 1965 prohibited the use of Jim Crow laws and discriminatory tests to disenfranchise Black voters.

Underrepresented in the country's newsrooms, Black journalists found an outlet on public affairs shows like Black Journal.

In 1968, the Kerner Commission “explicitly identified white racism as the principal cause of the civil disorder evidenced across hundreds of U.S. cities."

If history is any guide, probably not.

This non-exhaustive list of readings in African American Studies highlights the vibrant history of the discipline and introduces the field.

Mass layoffs, high unemployment, and home foreclosures resulted in declines in mental health. There may also be long-term effects that linger.

A wealthy country like the United States needs a solution for improving the supply and fairness of work overall. Is universal basic income the way to go?