Not the Postracial Society We Thought It Would Be PodcastFebruary 22, 2018 Not the Postracial Society We Thought It Would Be Michele and Igor speak with Kenneth B. Morris Jr., the great-great-great-grandson of Frederick Douglass and the great-great-grandson of Booker T. Washington, about lessons that today's resisters can learn from these historical figures. Feb 22, 2018 Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen
‘We Are Resilient’: The Power of the Black Community VideoDecember 18, 2017 ‘We Are Resilient’: The Power of the Black Community In the face of Donald Trump's rhetoric and policy choices that threaten people of color, the black community remains resilient. Dec 18, 2017 Jasmine Hardy, Andrew Satter, Danyelle Solomon, 2 More Lea Hunter, Connor Maxwell
From Preschool to Prison: The Criminalization of Black Girls ArticleDecember 8, 2017 From Preschool to Prison: The Criminalization of Black Girls In order to combat mass incarceration, America needs to address the school-to-prison pipeline, a system that affects black girls at an alarming rate. Dec 8, 2017 Mackenzie Chakara
President Trump’s Agenda Undermines His Rhetoric on Opioid Misuse ArticleNovember 2, 2017 President Trump’s Agenda Undermines His Rhetoric on Opioid Misuse The Trump administration will miss the mark on the opioid epidemic if it does not reverse course on its broader agenda. Nov 2, 2017 Eliza Schultz, Lea Hunter
The Power and Persistence of Black Legislators ArticleSeptember 22, 2017 The Power and Persistence of Black Legislators Even amid violent threats and intimidation, black legislators have achieved historic gains toward equality and provided hope for all Americans. Sep 22, 2017 Connor Maxwell, Danyelle Solomon
Event Highlights: The Power of Black Media During the Trump Administration VideoAugust 24, 2017 Event Highlights: The Power of Black Media During the Trump Administration The Center for American Progress and Progress 2050 recently hosted a conversation on the importance of black media and uplifting the voices of black journalists during the Trump administration. Aug 24, 2017 Progress 2050
Black Journalists Are Critical to Our Democracy ArticleAugust 14, 2017 Black Journalists Are Critical to Our Democracy Black media and journalists speak truth to power and expose injustice. Aug 14, 2017 Danyelle Solomon
3 Ways the Senate Health Care Bill Would Devastate Communities of Color ArticleJuly 12, 2017 3 Ways the Senate Health Care Bill Would Devastate Communities of Color The BCRA would worsen health outcomes for some of the most vulnerable members of society. Jul 12, 2017 Michele L. Jawando, Connor Maxwell
Are Today’s Students Prepared to Enter the Tech Industry? ArticleJune 23, 2017 Are Today’s Students Prepared to Enter the Tech Industry? The lack of networking and mentoring available to black and Hispanic college students decreases opportunities for careers in technology. Jun 23, 2017 Maya Beasley
Substance Use Disorder Is a Public Health Issue, Not a Criminal Justice Issue ArticleJune 12, 2017 Substance Use Disorder Is a Public Health Issue, Not a Criminal Justice Issue The Trump administration’s approach to the drug epidemic will hurt American families and cost taxpayers millions of dollars. Jun 12, 2017 Danyelle Solomon, Connor Maxwell
Five Truths About Voter Suppression ArticleMay 12, 2017 Five Truths About Voter Suppression Trump’s investigation of American voters is another pretext for further voter suppression, which is already depriving Americans of their right to vote. May 12, 2017 Connor Maxwell, Danielle Root
Race Has Everything to Do with Trump’s Budget. Here’s Why. ArticleApril 25, 2017 Race Has Everything to Do with Trump’s Budget. Here’s Why. Flawed racial stereotypes about welfare in America lay at the heart of the administration’s decision-making on the budget. Apr 25, 2017 Charles Badger