Black Athletes, Anthem Protests, and the Spectacle of Patriotism
The new NFL anthem policy requires players to stand during the national anthem or face a fine. This decision is
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Crispus Attucks, American Revolutionary Hero: An Interview with Mitch Kachun
In today’s post, historian Stephen G. Hall, Fellow at the National Humanities Center, interviews Mitch Kachun on his new book First Martyr of
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The Illusion of Progress in the Story of American Democracy
The word progress is central to contemporary political rhetoric. Self-described progressives work toward what they see as positive change. Meanwhile, a
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The NFL’s Denial of Black Humanity
In response to protests that rocked the national sports world, NFL owners have approved a new policy that requires players
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Writing on Women and the Nation of Islam: An Author’s Response
This post is part of our online roundtable on Ula Taylor’s The Promise of Patriarchy I am so very humbled by
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