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Bernie ignited a political movement that's finally taking shape
If the socialist bloc wants to become more than just the party of dissent, they'll need to appeal to some non-white demographics.
A Racist White House Doesn't Surprise Black People
A white guy endorsed by KKK affiliates becoming president is scary, but not unprecedented in American history.
Why Black People Need to Reject Trump's Anti-Immigrant BS
Trump and his allies continue to claim that immigration threatens the jobs of poor black people, but that's a dangerous false narrative.
The Myth of Donald Trump’s Black Voter Outreach
As the Republican nominee makes overtures to minority voters, he's pursuing a strategy of dividing and conquering.
Muhammad Ali's Conversion to Islam Changed the World
For my father and many others, it wasn't what Ali did in the ring that made him the Greatest of All Time—it was the decision to convert to Islam.
'When We Were Kings' Is the Greatest Film Ever Made About Muhammad Ali
The classic documentary shows the Greatest at his most revolutionary during his run-up to fight George Foreman in Zaire in 1974.
These Images of the Black Experience Offer a Corrective to the Lily-White Photo World
The new issue of 'Aperture' highlights the joys, struggles, and beautiful complexities of life as a black person in America.
Inside the Battle Over Florida's Racially-Charged Payday Loan Racket
The feds are set to issue new rules on cash loans taken out by the working poor. So why are Sunshine State lawmakers standing in their way?
Cornel West Says Civil Rights Leaders That Support Hillary Clinton Have Lost Their Way
In an interview with VICE News, the prominent academic had harsh words for civil rights leaders supporting Clinton, branding them "neoliberal politicians" who are "too well adjusted to Wall Street."
A Black Man's Guide to Surviving Encounters with the Cops
One of the authors of "Encounters with Police: A Black Man's Guide to Survival" talks about Sandra Bland's controversial arrest in Texas and how people of color can attempt to avoid police brutality.
Hip-Hop's First Female MCs Approve of Iggy Azalea
Lisa Lee and Sha-Rock share their thoughts on the "white-washing" of hip-hop.
Hey Black Dudes, Why the Hell Are You at CPAC?
It's kind of hard to imagine why any black person would be at CPAC. But surprisingly, there are more than a handful of brown ladies and gents at the conservative conference. I wandered around the bowels of the Gaylord Convention Center and spoke to...