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When Asian Art Meets Elvis Presley

A queer Asian artist’s photo depicting himself as Elvis Presley sparked reactionary racism in Memphis, illustrating the difficult terrain facing artists of color.

Jordan Arellano | May 24, 2022

Gun Violence | Reproductive rights

How Do We Stop White Supremacists From Killing People of Color?

In the wake of the Buffalo massacre, scholar-activist Rosa Clemente worries that communities of color will be more heavily policed while White supremacists will continue to access guns freely.

Sonali Kolhatkar | May 18, 2022

Reparations

Black Joy in Pursuit of Racial Justice

What does it mean to give ourselves permission to experience joy even when grief and rage are present?

Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts | May 18, 2022

Finding Freedom in Black BDSM

Black kink is about pleasure first and foremost. But it’s also bound up with freedom and empowerment.

Goddess Honey B, Kharyshi Wiginton | May 18, 2022

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 | May 18, 2022

Wealth and inequality | Racial Capitalism | Wealth

The Deep Roots of the Racial Wealth Gap—and How We Undo It

The racial wealth gap exists by historical design. In order to undo that divide, we need to be just as intentional.

Ericka Taylor | May 16, 2022

Labor | Immigration | Health care

My Mother’s Immigration Story, Part of Something Larger

You can say that my parents came to America for a better life, and they got one. But American imperialism shaped their paths.

Angela Garbes | May 8, 2022

Local economies

A Night Market Creates Opportunity for Black Communities

A North Nashville market that showcases Black-owned small businesses helps invigorate their community.

Morgan Florsheim | May 3, 2022

Local power

30 Years After the L.A. Uprising, Multiracial Organizers Rebuild the City

The 1992 L.A. rebellion was a wake-up call for a deeply segregated city.

Sonali Kolhatkar | Apr 29, 2022

Activism

Unlearning Racism As a Non-Black Person of Color

A young, mixed-race Iranian American realized during the 2020 racial justice uprisings that being a person of color didn’t mean she was automatically an expert on race and racism.

Gabrielle Ghaderi | Apr 6, 2022

Criminal justice reform | Mental health

Interrupting Cycles of Harm, Inside and Outside Prison Walls

Formerly incarcerated mental health care providers are supplementing traditional resources for those still in prison—with mutually beneficial results.

Allen Arthur | Apr 1, 2022