Poor people of all races are shifting the national conversation on poverty and race from "right vs. left" to "right vs. wrong."
Tag: Martin Luther King Jr.
Fighting Back in the War on the Poor
In many ways, things are harder now than they were 50 years ago.
King’s Dream Included Economic Equality, Too
The late leader didn't just criticize racial segregation. He called for an end to economic injustice.
Were You Born in a S—hole Country?
Welcome to post-post-racial America.
The GOP Tax Plan Is Igniting a Movement for a Moral Economy
While Republicans may succeed in scoring a short-term win for their donors, their tax plan is sparking a new moral movement against inequality.
King’s Dream Still Isn’t Reality
Housing was a key part of King's vision for economic justice, but most black Americans don't own homes.
Black Youth and Elusive Freedom
As I weep over the death of America’s black men, I remember my brother’s struggle for his freedom against unnecessary police searches.
Black Wealth Matters
For generations, white households have enjoyed far greater access to wealth and security than their black counterparts.