Juneteenth: Young, Black, & Free(ish)
This year, we look at what鈥檚 changed (and what hasn鈥檛) since Juneteenth became a federal holiday, and our own racial equity journey.
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Remembering the King: The Civil Rights Icon鈥檚 Legacy
Melody Frierson gives her recommendations of things to read and watch this MLK Day weekend to help push his legacy forward.
Is the United States Still a 鈥淣ew鈥 Democracy?
A conversation between Anne-Marie Slaughter and Melody Frierson about the future of our nation, as the U.S. approaches 250 years.
The Politics of Going to the Movies
On how the release of Black Panther prompts a reflection on the challenges of being a black movie-goer in majority-white spaces.
The Politics of Going to the Movies
On how the release of Black Panther prompts a reflection on the challenges of being a Black movie-goer in majority-white spaces.
The Insistent Invisibility of Black Women in Public Discourse
Even among the leading lights of today’s public intellectuals, there’s a persistent inability to put into words the work of black women.
What Will It Take to Learn from Charlottesville?
A reflection on the change that needs to happen in order to believe that the arc of white supremacy has truly turned.
‘Chokehold’ and America’s Devastating Grip on Black Men
Paul Butler’s book interrogates the criminal justice system, while also offering poignant, common-sense policy recommendations.