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
There’s a World of Difference Between Free Speech and Hate Speech ArticleApril 21, 2017 There’s a World of Difference Between Free Speech and Hate Speech The issue of free speech versus hate speech on college campuses is much more complex than what common opinion may lead you to believe. Apr 21, 2017 Becca DiPietro
Trump’s Avoidance of Black Press Reveals Tense Relations ArticleApril 13, 2017 Trump’s Avoidance of Black Press Reveals Tense Relations In the black press’ dealings with the new administration, as throughout its history, it struggles for respect from public officials while pressing for responses to readers’ concerns. Apr 13, 2017 Paul Delaney
North Carolina’s Bathroom Ban Compromise Is a Shell Game ArticleApril 7, 2017 North Carolina’s Bathroom Ban Compromise Is a Shell Game State legislators used a basketball game as the bargaining chip to deny fellow North Carolinians their human rights and dignity. Apr 7, 2017 Sam Fulwood III
An All-American Myth About the White Working Class ArticleMarch 30, 2017 An All-American Myth About the White Working Class As another study is released on the plight of the white working class, policymakers should remember to find common solutions that uplift all Americans. Mar 30, 2017 Sam Fulwood III
There Is a Supply of Diverse Workers in Tech, So Why Is Silicon Valley So Lacking in Diversity? ReportMarch 29, 2017 There Is a Supply of Diverse Workers in Tech, So Why Is Silicon Valley So Lacking in Diversity? Silicon Valley blames its lack of a diverse high-tech workforce on an insufficient supply of qualified job candidates—but this claim is a myth. Mar 29, 2017 Maya Beasley
Communities of Color Cannot Afford a Weakened CFPB ReportMarch 28, 2017 Communities of Color Cannot Afford a Weakened CFPB The Trump administration and Congress are threatening the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s role in defending communities of color in banking. Mar 28, 2017 Joe Valenti, Danyelle Solomon
Stop Playing Politics with People’s Lives ArticleMarch 23, 2017 Stop Playing Politics with People’s Lives We need a health care system that delivers care with compassion and guards the right to affordable, effective health care. Mar 23, 2017 Taison Bell
The Negative Consequences of Entangling Local Policing and Immigration Enforcement ReportMarch 21, 2017 The Negative Consequences of Entangling Local Policing and Immigration Enforcement Increased involvement of state and local police in federal immigration enforcement carries financial burdens and litigation risks and damages community trust. Mar 21, 2017 Danyelle Solomon, Tom Jawetz, Sanam Malik
Reproductive Justice Beyond Biology ArticleMarch 15, 2017 Reproductive Justice Beyond Biology Loretta J. Ross on the need for a more comprehensive understanding of how public policies affecting a woman’s autonomy over her body have implications beyond just issues of birth control, abortion, and sterilization. Mar 15, 2017 Loretta J. Ross
Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Only Weakens the United States ArticleMarch 9, 2017 Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Only Weakens the United States The White House’s foolhardy Muslim ban does nothing to protect us. Mar 9, 2017 Sam Fulwood III
A Black History Lesson for the Ages ArticleMarch 3, 2017 A Black History Lesson for the Ages A group of HBCU presidents failed to share their history of struggle with the president but endured grossly out-of-touch remarks from Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and an embarrassing photo op as Black History Month ends. Mar 3, 2017 Sam Fulwood III
African American Students Deserve a High-Quality Education ArticleFebruary 28, 2017 African American Students Deserve a High-Quality Education Although African American students have made significant progress since the ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, access to high-quality public education is still a challenge for many. Feb 28, 2017 Progress 2050
Milo’s Fall From a Hateful Summit ArticleFebruary 24, 2017 Milo’s Fall From a Hateful Summit Milo Yiannopoulos’ downfall provides a thought-provoking lesson. Feb 24, 2017 Sam Fulwood III
President Trump Has Cheapened the Dignity of His Office ArticleFebruary 17, 2017 President Trump Has Cheapened the Dignity of His Office The president’s recent comments and behavior serve to undermine the nation’s democratic ideals and foster a creeping sense of nihilism about the institutions that serve public interests. Feb 17, 2017 Sam Fulwood III
The Real Effect of Trump’s Muslim Ban ArticleFebruary 9, 2017 The Real Effect of Trump’s Muslim Ban President Donald Trump’s Muslim ban keeps innocent people from traveling to the United States, but does little to make the United States safer. Feb 9, 2017 Sam Fulwood III
Beyond ‘Law and Order’ ArticleFebruary 6, 2017 Beyond ‘Law and Order’ With Jeff Sessions as attorney general, dangerous and outdated “law and order” policies would stymie criminal justice reform. Feb 6, 2017 Ed Chung, Danyelle Solomon
Bending Toward Justice ArticleJanuary 12, 2017 Bending Toward Justice The rise of Donald Trump possesses parallels to apartheid South Africa—but the best course of action in the face of dangerous political setbacks is to stand in unwavering opposition at every turn. Jan 12, 2017 Sam Fulwood III
The United States’ History of Segregated Housing Continues to Limit Affordable Housing ReportDecember 15, 2016 The United States’ History of Segregated Housing Continues to Limit Affordable Housing A two-pronged attack is necessary to break down structural barriers that are preventing low-income families from finding affordable housing. Dec 15, 2016 Sam Fulwood III
The U.S. Senate Fails to Reflect America’s Diversity ArticleDecember 8, 2016 The U.S. Senate Fails to Reflect America’s Diversity The U.S. Senate must do more to rid itself of its reputation as one of the world’s whitest workplaces. Dec 8, 2016 Sam Fulwood III
The Complex American Response to Castro’s Death ArticleDecember 1, 2016 The Complex American Response to Castro’s Death Varying reactions to Castro’s death offer a somber reminder that oppression and opportunity, often coded by ethnicity and race, are not always clear-cut diametric opposites. Dec 1, 2016 Sam Fulwood III
Embracing an Accurate Depiction of the American Story ArticleNovember 18, 2016 Embracing an Accurate Depiction of the American Story In the wake of the presidential election, it is necessary for Americans to redefine themselves as a nation of multicultural identities, not a reflection of a bygone narrative. Nov 18, 2016 Sam Fulwood III
The Ambitious Activism of Debbie Allen ArticleOctober 28, 2016 The Ambitious Activism of Debbie Allen At a recent CAP event, award-winning entertainer Debbie Allen discussed her latest project, “Freeze Frame,” and her hope that it will lead to action in the fight against gun violence. Oct 28, 2016 Sam Fulwood III
Maximizing the Power of Women of Color ArticleOctober 27, 2016 Maximizing the Power of Women of Color The representation of women of color in corporate America and political office should reflect their growing economic and electoral power. Oct 27, 2016 Danyelle Solomon
This Election Day, Americans Cannot Afford to Take a Seat ArticleOctober 27, 2016 This Election Day, Americans Cannot Afford to Take a Seat Divisive rhetoric harms many diverse groups—including women, Muslims, and those perceived to be Muslim—and Americans must use their vote to speak up. Oct 27, 2016 Anisha Singh