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Sam Fulwood III Archives

What Do the Poor Deserve?

Sam Fulwood III examines how outrage over a recent photo in The Times-Picayune reflects the contempt that some people silently harbor toward the poor.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, July 24, 2012

How Important Is Your Vote?

Sam Fulwood III explores whether forces beyond the casting of votes can actually determine who gets elected president of the United States.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, July 17, 2012

The Black in the Rainbow

Sam Fulwood III learns at this week’s NAACP conference that the association is a longtime advocate for equal rights for gay, lesbian, and transgender Americans.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Upping the Presence of South Asian Americans on the Political Stage

Sam Fulwood III writes that South Asian American immigrants, too long absent from legislative halls of power, are looking to savor all aspects of the American Dream.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, July 3, 2012

A Front Seat to Policymaking in Africa

Sam Fulwood III shares what he learned from a recent trip to South Africa with CAP’s Leadership Institute fellows.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, June 5, 2012

French Voters Offer the United States a Campaign Lesson

Sam Fulwood III hopes U.S. voters choose moderation and tolerance this fall just like France did last week.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, May 15, 2012

President Obama Can Come Out on Gay Marriage

Sam Fulwood III is skeptical the president’s re-election chances will be harmed by supporting marriage equality.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, May 8, 2012

The Intersection of Pop Culture and Race

Sam Fulwood III explores how a friend’s recent conversation reflects the changing racial landscape of today’s world.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, May 1, 2012

This Isn’t a Postracial America

Racial disparities are still present in our nation, but the opportunity for change still exists, writes Sam Fulwood III.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Lessons from John Derbyshire’s Dismissal

Sam Fulwood III discusses the writer’s racist piece last week and how Derbyshire’s subsequent firing reflects a changing conservative audience.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The Death of Affirmative Action

Sam Fulwood III argues that America’s colleges and workplaces will still foster racial and ethnic diversity, but by different methods.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Delivering Justice for Trayvon Martin and Fighting Vigilantism

Sam Fulwood III says African Americans believe it will be the federal government to the rescue if history is any guide.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Transforming ‘white culture’ in the wake of Trayvon Martin shooting

Sam Fulwood III explains why "white culture" is so important in the Trayvon Martin shooting case and what we need to do to transform the "white culture" mentality.

By Sam Fulwood III | Monday, March 26, 2012

Transforming ‘White Culture’ in the Wake of Martin Shooting

As the world becomes more diverse, white power and privilege should no longer be the dominant worldview, writes Sam Fulwood III.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Income Differences Divide the College Campus in America

Sam Fulwood III examines how economic disparities between college students affect their educational experiences.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, March 13, 2012