African Americans, one of the largest of the many ethnic groups in the United States. African Americans are mainly of African ancestry, but many have non-Black ancestors as well. African Americans are largely the descendants of enslaved people who were… Continue Reading
1 : a belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race Ladino elites used racism to justify the displacement and enslavement of the indigenous… Continue Reading
By Paul Butler Paul Butler is a professor at Georgetown University Law Center. A former trial attorney with the United States Department of Justice, he is the author of “Chokehold: Policing Black Men.” Looking back, the days before the spectacle in Lafayette Square… Continue Reading
Opinion Editorial: Why is it that so Many White People Fear Black Men? Dmitri Westbrook Why is it that so many White people fear Black men? The United States is my country of birth and the country that I call… Continue Reading
In 1959, Miles Davis dropped Kind of Blue, the best-selling jazz album of all time. That same year, he continued to suffer racist abuse. During a gig at a New York City nightclub, Davis stepped outside for a smoke and to escort… Continue Reading
