Black Athletes, Anthem Protests, and the Spectacle of Patriotism
The new NFL anthem policy requires players to stand during the national anthem or face a fine. This decision is
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racism
The Importance of Sarah Forten’s Abolitionist Poetry
Depictions of slavery in the United States have captivated audiences for centuries. In honor of the recent National Poetry Month
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“Middle Class” is a White Racial Construct
Over the past year a flurry of studies and op-eds highlighting diminished opportunities for economic advancement among people of color
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Free the Beaches: A New Book on the Fight for Racial Equality in Connecticut
This post is part of our blog series that announces the publication of selected new books in African American History
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“Our Emancipation Day”: Martin Luther King Jr. in Chicago
*This post is part of our forum on Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact on American cities. Chicago’s strategies to keep African
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