Tasteless, Racist Trayvon Martin Costumes: What Better Not Show Up On My Stoop This Halloween
Kids, freaks, racists and fools love them some Halloween, but this photo of two ignoramuses in Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman costumes, replete with blackface, a bloody sweatshirt, a gun and giggles, made me see stars, stripes, thunderclouds and lightening.
Thirteen, Black & Afraid to End Up Like Ferguson
Black teen boys react to Ferguson, wondering what the grand jury decision says about their place in America.
‘Justice While Black’: A Must-Have Book for Black Families in These Scary Times
The new book 'Justice While Black' gives Black families step-by-step instructions on how to navigate—and survive—the criminal justice system.
Seriously, Can We Stop Calling Cops On Little Black Kids Already?
Omari Grant, 11, had a cop's gun shoved in his face for doing what kids do—which is what happens when adults refuse to acknowledge the humanity of Black children.
I’m a Young, Childless Black Woman and I’m Afraid To Have a Black Son
Ultimately all human life is fragile, but the deaths of Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis show us that the lives of black boys can be disproportionately ephemeral.
Meet Miles Ezeilo, The Voice of A New Generation
We introduce the brilliant voice of Miles Ezeilo, a talented 15-year-old who has a lot on his mind at a time when the lives of black boys are so easily discarded.
Jordan Davis’ Life Mattered. All Of Our Children’s Lives Matter.
God bless Ron Davis and Lucia McBath, the parents of Jordan Davis. No one should have to celebrate their child's 19th birthday mourning the injustice of a legal system that empowers white sociopaths to lynch our children.
As Trial Commences Over Jordan Davis’ Murder, Hope Mixes with Dread
I pray that a Florida jury finds justice for Jordan, but I know too much about American jurisprudence and its disregard for black bodies to be hopeful.
Happy Birthday Trayvon Martin: We Remember and Celebrate You
Happy Birthday, Trayvon Martin. We will NEVER forget you.
“Mom, Why Is Everyone Here White?” What My Son Knows About Race That I Never Did
Even Rebecca Carroll's 8-year-old son knows there's something wrong when they visit her virtually all-white hometown.
