Did The 1965 Watts Riots Change Anything?
Sociological data from immediately after the riots in Watts, Los Angeles, in 1965 show major disparities in attitude by race.
Racism, the South, and Helen Keller
As one of her day’s most famous Southerners, Helen Keller was uniquely poised to point out—and challenge—that troubled racial heritage.
The Lasting Fallout of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study
A recent paper provides evidence that the Tuskegee Syphilis Study reduced the life expectancy of African-American men.
What Was with that Laundry Ad?: A History of Anti-Black Racism in China
Anti-black racism still plagues China, as a new controversial laundry ad reminds us.
The Deafening (((Echoes))) of Marked Language
What is marked language, and what does it have to do with the online hate speech of anti-semitic "Echoes" on Twitter?
Loving v. Virginia and the Origins of Loving Day
Loving Day celebrates the SCOTUS decision in Loving v. Virginia in 1967 which struck down the laws of the 16 states still forbidding interracial marriage.
Race Has Always Affected the Vote
While racism in the United States is often attributed to poor whites, research suggests its political power resides in middle and wealthy suburban whites.
Donald Trump and “Whiteness”
Donald Trump's controversial racial rhetoric and mostly white supporters lead us to ask what whiteness means to white people?
Racism and American Exceptionalism
America's domestic policies have been motivated by racist policies that began even before the anti-welfare arguments of the Reagan era.
The Fight to Remove American Indian Mascots
The fight to remove American Indian mascots from universities and professional sports programs.