African Americans – Page 21

The comedian as activist: Remembering Dick Gregory

August 31, 2017 By Rev. Jim Conn

Gregory’s humor never preached, never condescended, never compromised.

Noted author: U.S. racism takes several forms

August 28, 2017 By Mark Gruenberg

"U.S. racism, specifically racism against African-Americans, takes several forms, and the best way to battle them is to change policies."

“Gook”: The not-so-black-and-white race dynamics of LA riots

August 17, 2017 By Chauncey K. Robinson

By centering on Black and Asian Americans, Chon gives audiences a powerful slice-of-life perspective into racial relationships not often explored.

Boycotting the NFL: Colin Kaepernick and the right to resist

August 10, 2017 By Chauncey K. Robinson

“They're treating Kaepernick like a runaway slave, making him an example so other players get the message: Do not get too uppity, or we will blackball you.”

Rep. Barbara Lee hosts meeting on Trump’s impacts on African Americans

August 9, 2017 By Marilyn Bechtel

Lee told constituents: “You remember Donald Trump said to the black community, ‘What do you have to lose?’ Well, we have to look at what we are losing.”