Posts Tagged ‘Black History Month’

How the War on Drugs gave birth to a permanent American undercaste

How the War on Drugs gave birth to a permanent American undercaste
Originally published on TomDispatch.com Ever since Barack Obama lifted his right hand and took his oath of office, pledging to serve the United States as its 44th president, ordinary people and their leaders around the globe have been celebrating our nation’s “triumph over race.”  Obama’s election...
March 10th, 2010 | Criminal Justice, Featured, Racial Equity | Read More

The New Jim Crow

The New Jim Crow
It’s that time of year again, when we hear Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speeches in 10 second clips, the same clips that get recycled on an annual basis now — radical proclamations that have been reduced over the years to mere platitudes. His booming voice declares that he’s been...
February 10th, 2010 | African Americans, Featured | Read More