Trump Returns to an Old Formula: Lies and Hatred
October 31, 2018 | The president is putting up a dirty fight to maintain the Republican majority in Congress.
Articles by Jessicah Pierre
Nike Says ‘Believe in Something.’ Can It Sacrifice Something, Too?
September 19, 2018 | The company has made millions off Colin Kaepernick's message. That money should go right back to the cause that message supports.
You’ve Heard of the Gender Pay Gap, But There’s More
August 3, 2018 | It takes the typical black woman 20 months to earn what a white male worker earns in a single year.
Celebrating the End of Slavery — With One Big Asterisk
June 20, 2018 | Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in America. But with over 2 million of us behind bars, has it really ended — or just transformed?
The Moral Revolution America Needs
May 16, 2018 | Poor people of all races are shifting the national conversation on poverty and race from "right vs. left" to "right vs. wrong."
King’s Dream Included Economic Equality, Too
April 4, 2018 | The late leader didn't just criticize racial segregation. He called for an end to economic injustice.
Racism is Literally Killing African-American Mothers
February 21, 2018 | The chronic stress of racism endangers black moms of all kinds — from Serena Williams to Erica Garner.
America, Oprah is Not Your Savior
January 17, 2018 | America has a history of looking to black women to save Americans from themselves — while not recognizing or respecting their efforts.