Breaking Racial Barriers in Rowing

The sport has roots in ancient Egypt and evolved into an exclusive pastime of White upper-class men. But Brannon Johnson, the founder of the only Black-owned rowing club in the nation, is trying to change that.
Kristin Holmes

Why Not Pass?

“The Vanishing Half” deals with the theme of racial “passing” in the 1950s. Passing is different today, but still presents a choice between safety and authenticity.
Gila K. Berryman
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