National
What happened the last time a President chose America’s enemies over its friends
American Racists Look for Allies in Russia – Kelly Weill / The Daily Beast
How the Suffrage Movement Betrayed Black Women – Brent Staples / NYT
In Georgia Governor’s Race, a Defining Moment for a Southern State – Kevin Sack and Alan Blinder / NYT
Half of Republicans say increased racial diversity will be “mostly negative” – German Lopez / Vox
New study shines light on the racial ‘anger bias’ of educators – Sam Fulwood III / ThinkProgress
There are many rich minorities. So why are there no black Koch brothers? Lateshia Beachum / The Ctr for Public Integrity
These 2 psychologists are dismantling the myth of white intellectual superiority – Sam Fulwood III / ThinkProgress
The Stand Your Ground Law Protects Shooter Who Killed Black Man Over Parking Space, Sheriff Says – Danielle Young / The Root
When Native Americans Routed the Ku Klux Klan in the Battle of Hayes Pond – Brandon Weber / The Progressive
‘Traveling while black’ guidebooks may be out of print, but still resonate today – Cotton Seiler / The Conversation
The Black Cop Who Went Undercover in the KKK, Exposing Its U.S. Military Ties – Carol McKinley / Daily Beast
Voter purges are on the rise in states with a history of racial discrimination – Li Zhou / Vox
In Mandela speech, Obama offers nuanced approach to dealing with white anxiety and resentment – Ian Reifowitz / Daily Kos
“I’m Rested and Ready to Fight”—The Reverend Barber’s Battle Cry Is One for the Ages – Kanyakrit Vongkiatkajorn / Mother Jones
How New Orleans Is Helping Its Students Succeed – David Leonhardt / NYT
What data on 20 million traffic stops can tell us about ‘driving while black’ – John Sides / Wash Post
Design for Charleston Attack Memorial Draws on Pain, Strength and Forgiveness – Kevin Sack / NYT
How Washington Wound Up Screwing Over Native Americans – James A. Warren / The Daily Beast
Never Trumpers Will Want to Read This History Lesson – Joshua Zeitz / Politico
Study: Asians displace blacks as most economically divided group – USA Today / David Carrig
Considering race in college admissions – 3 questions answered – Stella M. Flores / The Conversation
Going Native: The Trouble with Treaties, Past and Present – Mark Anthony Rolo / The Progressive
The racist origins of ‘pro-life’ abortion movement they never talk about – Wagatwe Wanjuki / Daily Kos
Larry Doby: Congress finally agrees on race and equality — when it comes to a baseball legend – Kyle Swenson / Wash Post
‘We haven’t made any progress’: Black homeownership is stuck near 30 years – Jonelle Marte / Wash Post
Segregation In America – Equal Justice Initiative Releases New Report on Massive Opposition to Civil Rights in America
Here’s What’s Going On With Affirmative Action And School Admissions – Anya Kamenetz / NPR
White Extinction Anxiety: Lessons for America in the age of Donald Trump – Kelly Macias / Daily Kos
The disappearing story of the black homesteaders who pioneered the West – Richard Edwards / Wash Post
