Privileged
When the police break your teammate’s leg, you’d think it would wake you up a little. When they arrest him on a New York street, throw him in jail for … Continue reading Privileged
Category: RACE RELATIONS
When Domestic Workers Rose Up in Atlanta
More than 100 years ago, black domestic workers in Georgia organized for better pay. Now they’re getting out the vote for Stacey Abrams. All across Atlanta, hundreds of domestic workers … Continue reading When Domestic Workers Rose Up in Atlanta
A Path to the Runway, Paved With Hardship
For a long time, being online was where Aaron Philip felt most confident. She began documenting her daily life on Tumblr when she was 11, writing about her love of … Continue reading A Path to the Runway, Paved With Hardship
Donald Trump and the Black Athlete
So we have more evidence that a master of the dog whistle occupies the White House and that black athletes are a favorite target. The president, Donald J. Trump, took … Continue reading Donald Trump and the Black Athlete
White Brooklyn Firefighter Shouts Racist Insult at Medical Technician: ‘Just Do Your Job You Black Bitch’
A white FDNY firefighter hurled a racist and sexist insult at an EMT while emergency medical services were attempting to bring power back to Starrett City residents last Sunday. According … Continue reading White Brooklyn Firefighter Shouts Racist Insult at Medical Technician: ‘Just Do Your Job You Black Bitch’
Colin Kaepernick’s Name Apparently Scrubbed From the ‘Madden 19’ Soundtrack
It seems EA Sports made a controversial edit to YG’s “Big Bank” single.According to Pro Football Talk, the track will appear in the upcoming Madden NFL 19 video game with some noticeable omissions. EA Sports … Continue reading Colin Kaepernick’s Name Apparently Scrubbed From the ‘Madden 19’ Soundtrack
Racism at American Pools Isn’t New: A Look at a Long History
The poolside confrontations keep coming. This summer, a black boy was harassed by a white woman in South Carolina; a black woman was asked to provide identification by a white … Continue reading Racism at American Pools Isn’t New: A Look at a Long History
