Actors Mature. Hollywood Hasn’t.
Women are offered far fewer opportunities on screen as they age—especially if they’re Black.
Racial Justice
Meet the Gaza Mom Suing the U.S. Over Israel Military Aid
Award-winning Palestinian American author Laila Elhaddad is one of the lead plaintiffs suing the Biden administration over its funding of Israel’s unfolding genocide in Gaza.
Is “From the River to the Sea” Antisemitic?
A scholar of Palestinian history offers critical context for the now-controversial slogan “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.”
Understanding Media’s Deadly Double Standards on Gaza
Medea Benjamin sees a pattern in how Western media reported on the U.S. war in Iraq and how they are covering Israel’s war on Gaza today.
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Is a Missed Opportunity on MMIW
Indigenous writer and critic Frank Hopper says that while Martin Scorsese’s new film is a masterpiece, it’s still told through a white lens.
Black-Palestinian Solidarity Has Deep Roots
Khury Petersen-Smith explains why he and thousands of other Black Americans are calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Indigenous Gardens Cultivate Healing
To decolonize college campuses, BIPOC students, allies, alumni, and faculty are reintroducing Indigenous growing practices.
Doctors Join Call for Justice in Gaza
Israel’s war on Gaza is built on dehumanization of Palestinians. Physician Rupa Marya urges the world to ”rehumanize” Gazans.
The Roots of Black-Palestinian Solidarity
Black Americans have long expressed solidarity with Palestinian people, going back to Dr. King and the Black Panthers.
We Must Be Relentless in Humanizing Palestinians
We live in an era where, in theory, we have accepted that all human beings are deserving of equal treatment—that skin color, national origin, language, accent, clothing, and other markers
Debt Collective Cancels $10M of Morehouse College Student Loans
Black students are disproportionately impacted by student loans, but this debtors' union is taking steps to repair that disparity.
The Deep Medicine of Rehumanizing Palestinians
After three weeks of Israel’s war, the devastation in Gaza has surpassed anything I have seen in 30 years as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon working in conflict. The sheer
YES! Presents: The Power of Narrative in Pursuing Racial Justice
Sonali Kolhatkar discusses her new book as well as the experiences—both personal and professional—that inspired it.
Police Diversion Programs Work. Here’s Why
Treatment programs rather than incarceration are far more effective for drug-related offenses.
Why Michael Harriot’s History of America is “Black AF”
The acclaimed journalist and writer retells American history through an unapologetically Black-centered lens—and illustrates the extent of white supremacist narratives.
Making Connections Between Climate and Racial Justice
Racial justice activist Jason Blake, whose nephew Jacob Blake was shot by Kenosha police, makes the case for marching to end fossil fuels at a major protest on Sept. 17 in New York City.
Taking Back the Power (Literally)
Frontline communities from California to Puerto Rico lead the fight for energy democracy.
American Carnage: To Be Black in Trump’s America
Trump is not the origin of America’s violent racial history, but he is its gleeful instigator.
The Growing Pains of a Changing Nation
Our country is multiracial but our democracy isn’t—yet.
Surviving Birth
Birth workers are helping Black parents navigate overlapping crises.
Black Growing Traditions
Black farmers are reasserting themselves in food cultivation and building on the practices of earlier generations.
How to Realize Dr. King’s Dream, 60 Years Later
From baby bonds to reparations, the government can undertake specific economic policies to help close the racial wealth gap.
Centering Indigenous Leadership in Maui’s Fire Recovery
Climate change caused Maui's wildfires, and only an Indigenous-led recovery will ensure such a deadly disaster does not repeat itself.
The Reparations Owed by Big Finance
Can the corporate and finance sector be held accountable for the harms of slavery and Jim Crow segregation?
Seeking Safety as a Black Woman in New Cities
After moving to several unfamiliar cities in the past year, author and scholar Norell Edwards asks: “What does allyship look like while protecting my own safety?”
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