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Arts & Humanities

How Soul Music Became the Heartbeat of the Panama Canal Diggers’ Descendants

Trump’s recent declaration to take back the Panama Canal brings to light the forgotten sacrifices of Afro-Caribbean workers – and the legacy of U.S. imperialism in the region.

Academia & Publishing

How the Ban on Affirmative Action Affects Black Librarianship

The US Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action marks a significant setback on the path towards social justice. Moreover, it reflects over a century of bias against Black librarians. To ensure equitable opportunities it is crucial to recognize this legacy of institutional harm.

Politics & Society

Protecting Democracy through the Voting Rights Act: An Interview with Gregory T. Moore

Over four decades, civil rights leader Gregory T. Moore has tirelessly worked to reform US voter registration laws. His goal is to safeguard the rights of racial minorities at the ballot box. We interviewed him about the ever-increasing threats to the 1965 Voting Rights Act and his views on the future of American democracy.

Politics & Society

“Reassuring Sounds”: The Impossibility of White Public Apology

White public apologies for racist words or deeds are often moralizing gestures that tend to aggravate the very wrongs they are meant to recognize.

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