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Black and white in color
An arch, acute and haunting documentary about the segregated Mardi Gras traditions of Mobile, Ala., "The Order of Myths" might be the nonfiction film of the year.
Andrew O'Hehir Jul 25, 2008
The unbearable whiteness of being
The author of "Stuff White People Like" skewers the sacred cows of lefty Caucasian culture, from the Prius to David Sedaris.
By Katharine Mieszkowski Jul 5, 2008
He's a young black guy, and that's a problem for some folks
But Barack Obama has gifts that transcend race and his own slim résumé.
By Garrison Keillor Jun 11, 2008
The mix master
Barack Obama's candidacy spells the end of the one-drop rule and the beginning of a painful but necessary exploration of the real meaning of race in America.
By Gary Kamiya Jun 10, 2008
"Chief Bender's Burden"
A biography tells of how the Native American pitcher overcame long odds and fierce prejudice to star for Connie Mack's Athletics.
King Kaufman May 23, 2008
Poetry vs. fear
The Obama-McCain contest will hold up a mirror to America's soul.
By Gary Kamiya May 13, 2008
"There's a pattern emerging here"
Hillary Clinton talks about demographic problems Barack Obama might face in the general election, but she has a big one of her own.
Alex Koppelman May 8, 2008
Race and the race
Exit polling from both Indiana and North Carolina shows a Democratic electorate that's still divided by racial lines.
Alex Koppelman May 6, 2008
Flagging America's racial divide
An infamous 1976 photo captured a violent encounter between white Bostonians and a black lawyer during an anti-busing rally. A new book explains why this image continues to haunt and define us.
By Louis Bayard Apr 28, 2008
Rev. Jeremiah Wright isn't the problem
The hysteria over Obama's former pastor's attacks on America shows we're still in thrall to knee-jerk patriotism.
By Gary Kamiya Mar 25, 2008
The funny thing about black men in dresses
Why do black comedians like Tyler Perry, Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence don plus-size pantyhose and parade around as their feisty grandmas?
By James Hannaham Mar 21, 2008
The GOP attack plan for Barack Obama
Republicans say that if Obama is the Democratic nominee they'll target his "inexperience" and "liberal" record. But that doesn't mean the dirty tricks aren't coming.
By Mike Madden Mar 20, 2008
Was Obama's speech enough?
He spoke eloquently and bravely about race but his remarks about his pastor Jeremiah Wright leave many tough questions unanswered.
By Joan Walsh Mar 18, 2008
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
ESPN documentary on black-college basketball dribbles aimlessly at times, but scores.
By King Kaufman Mar 14, 2008
It's OK to vote for Obama because he's black
I'm voting for Obama because he's qualified, charismatic and progressive -- but his blackness seals the deal.
By Gary Kamiya Feb 26, 2008
Voting for Clinton is like choosing a chick flick?
A film critic argues that women are too weak-willed to select movies or presidential candidates without their husband's approval.
Carol Lloyd Feb 14, 2008
In the military we trust
Progressives who want to disarm U.S. militarism must first understand the nation's faith in the military -- one of our least elitist, most diverse institutions.
By William J. Astore Feb 11, 2008
Hillary Clinton, the first Latina in chief?
Clinton's popularity with Latino voters reminds us that people of color do not walk in lock step. There's a lesson here for Obama.
By Richard Rodriguez Feb 9, 2008
Make your own candidate
None of the presidential contenders felt like a good fit for my beliefs. So I invented a fantasy candidate -- and it screwed up my election day.
By James Hannaham Feb 7, 2008
Biracial, but not like me
In search of his identity, Barack Obama took the opposite path that I did. But we arrived at the same place -- and I'm voting for him.
By Gary Kamiya Feb 5, 2008
Multiracial man
The Obama campaign's deft use of the candidate's mixed heritage is making it harder to read his candidacy in terms of race.
By James Hannaham Feb 2, 2008
Will whites vote for Barack Obama?
Obama has attracted white votes in Democratic primaries, but how would he fare with white America if he were the party's nominee?
By Alex Koppelman Jan 24, 2008
Clarence Thomas is not a sellout
Blacks who challenge affirmative action and other "black orthodoxies" are not betraying their race. Or so argues author Randall Kennedy.
By James Hannaham Jan 21, 2008
Sound and fury on the campaign trail
The debate over the Clinton campaign's remarks on race has favored symbol over substance, and that's bad for black America.
By Lester Spence Jan 14, 2008
Our new friend is a racist -- should we dump him?
My husband and he have so much in common -- but his beliefs are pernicious and wrong!
By Cary Tennis Jan 3, 2008
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