The Myth of Black Father Absence
The myth of “black father absence” is one of the most pernicious talking points used within conservative circles. It mostContinue Reading
Category: Culture
The Divided States of America
It’s difficult to imagine a more divisive time in America’s history, and there have certainly been many. Most recently, afterContinue Reading
Race, Revisionism, and The New York Times
The New York Times recently launched the “1619 Project”—an initiative that, by the paper’s own admission, “aims to reframe the country’sContinue Reading
Dave Chappelle Is Comedy’s Harriet Tubman
Dave Chappelle’s latest Netflix special may have just taken the profession of comedy off life support. Always the equal opportunity offender, ChappelleContinue Reading
The Truth About Gun Violence in America
It’s scripted at this point: Somewhere in the United States, there’s a mass shooting, and before the details are known,Continue Reading
The Imperishable Conviction of Martin Luther King Jr.
Each year, America celebrates the legacy and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. And as we watch video clips ofContinue Reading
Taking a Knee on Criminal Justice Reform
The Rev. Al Sharpton was recently back in the news, making statements on a TMZ video blasting rapper Travis Scott for accepting an invitationContinue Reading