Frieze L.A., The Sequel: Revenge of the White Patriarchy

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Feb 14, 2020 Though diversity is a driving ethos of this year's event in Los Angeles, the art world is still deeply invested in sidelining people of color. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Vile Message Democrats Are Sending With Impeachment

Saif Ansari / Truthdig Jan 27, 2020 People of color have suffered the brunt of Trump’s abuses, so why are there no articles of impeachment that speak to their pain? Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Los Angeles County’s District Attorney Must Go, and Here’s Why

By Melina Abdullah and Rashad Robinson Dec 7, 2019 Jackie Lacey, who oversees the largest prosecutorial office in the nation, has a pattern of neglecting black, brown and poor Angelenos. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Bloomberg Apologizes for ‘Stop-and-Frisk’ Police Practice

BRIAN SLODYSKO / The Associated Press Nov 18, 2019 Efforts by ex-New York mayor mulling a Democratic presidential run to undo damage to a generation of people of color are met skeptically. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump’s Policies Are Destroying Rural America

Gloria Oladipo / OtherWords Aug 21, 2019 Like several of the administration's policies, a new EPA rule will prove especially devastating for people of color and rural Americans. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Urban Communities of Color Seemingly Want No Part Charter Schools

By Jeff Bryant / Independent Media Institute Dec 5, 2018 Parents and grassroots organizations are pushing for elections as the only way to hold schools accountable. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Amazon’s Facial Recognition Software Is Prone to Racial Profiling, Report Says

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Jul 26, 2018 An ACLU test of the tech giant’s Rekognition product confirms consumer advocates’ fears. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How Law Schools Fail Minority Students

Erin L. Thompson / TomDispatch Jun 7, 2018 On average, they end up in lower-ranked law schools and have lower bar exam passage rates, employment rates and income levels. With intense competition for paid social justice positions, few will have careers fighting for ideals that brought them to law school in the first place. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

The Second Sight of W.E.B. Du Bois

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jun 3, 2018 The famed sociologist saw what most white intellectuals could not: the savage nature of an American empire intent on suppressing and exploiting people of color in the U.S. and across the world. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Racism Keeps Rearing Its Ugly Head

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig May 30, 2018 People of color continue to be dehumanized on a daily basis inside and outside the U.S. Canceling a TV show or setting up an afternoon training session isn't nearly enough to effect meaningful change. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Crime of Being Poor and Black

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Apr 29, 2018 Emmanuel Mervilus, who like many poor people of color was preyed upon by police, spent four years imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. In what is a miracle for the formerly incarcerated, condemned by our criminal caste system, he got a second chance. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Gayle King Grills Paul Ryan on Lack of Diversity in GOP

Staff / Truthdig Apr 12, 2018 The interviewer tells the House speaker she feels excluded; he responds: "We need more minorities, more women in our party." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )