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On AlterNet: black history month

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "black history month"

Are Americans 'Cowards' About Race? Anti-NY Post Protesters Speak Out

Are Americans 'Cowards' About Race? Anti-NY Post Protesters Speak Out

Liliana Segura, AlterNet. February 20, 2009.
As Eric Holder calls for "frank conversations" on race in the U.S., the NY Post cartoon controversy reveals how far we have to go.

Black America After Jim Crow: Still Feels Like Segregation

Black America After Jim Crow: Still Feels Like Segregation

Yvonne Bynoe, AlterNet. February 27, 2007.
Instead of recognizing Black achievements throughout the year, why do we still cram everything "Black" into one month? And what does that say about how race influences the types of politicians that American voters select?

Black By Popular Demand

Black By Popular Demand

Sean Gonsalves, AlterNet. February 19, 2007.
How can a group of people who had their power stripped from them for so long still have so much strength?

Are We As Enlightened As We Think We Are About Race?

Are We As Enlightened As We Think We Are About Race?

Mary Shaw, AlterNet. February 6, 2007.
If you look at racial disparity in areas like income and executions, the answer is no.