Denzel Washington is the star and Director of Fences, a new drama about an African American father who’s struggling with race relations whilst raising his family in 1950s America. 89 more words
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Is Race and Issue: Response to Terence Crutcher Shooting
Last week, the video and recording of Terrance Crutcher was released. Crutcher was shot and killed by a Tulsa, Oklahoma police officer, Betty Shelby. Crutcher’s SUV had stalled and he was seeking for help when this situation escalated. 504 more words
All Look Same, Especially When You Don't Know What You're Looking For
You’ve heard it before: All Look Same. This isn’t just some racist joke kids taunt on playgrounds, pulling the corners of their eyes and putting on unmistakably Asian accent. 405 more words
Anushay's Point: Racism Is Real
Things got heated on this week’s PBS’ To The Contrary as panelists Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Ashe Schow, Dana White and myself as we tackled police shootings in the Black community, racial unrest, and historic Senate race in California and more. 100 more words
“Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption” by Bryan Stevenson
This is another “I didn’t read the book” report, and, again, it’s based on the fact that I heard the author speak. The University where I am employed regularly celebrates Constitution Day. 220 more words
Being Black Right Now.
Currently, police have murdered a total of 793 civilians in 2016. In the month of September alone, police have murdered a total of 62 civilians. These statistics provided by… 1,301 more words
A Black Mom & A White Mom Talk About Race BECAUSE WE HAVE TO
Editor’s note: On Friday, officers in Tulsa, OK, fatally shot 40-year-old Terence Crutcher after he had put his hands in the air. Crutcher’s death comes at the end of a summer… 1,798 more words
