Politics & Policy

The stagnation of race relations in the United States, from structural inequalities to symbolic conflicts, and the rise of white nationalism, can be traced back to the failure of Reconstruction after the Civil War. Reconstruction, the brief period from 1865 to 1877, was the most ambitious attempt in American history to create a truly multiracial democracy. However, white resistance, federal inaction, and violent backlash against Black political and economic gains ensured that Reconstruction’s pr...

In recent years, a disturbing trend has emerged where individuals and groups, claiming to fight against discrimination, have targeted pro-Black institutions with lawsuits and accusations of discrimination. This phenomenon, known as reverse discrimination hypocrisy, is a blatant attempt to sabotage and dismantle organizations that serve the Black community.   These saboteurs, often with a history of advocating for equality and justice, have conveniently shifted their focus to pro-Black inst...