Race, Crisis, and Resistance in the United States
Friday, Feb 12, 2021
An Interview with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
Faculty Highlight
Where to Start with James Baldwin
Friday, Jan 15, 2021
The iconic American author, essayist, poet and playwright turned his life’s struggles into brilliant literary works, as relevant today as when they were written. Here’s a guide to his best books to start with, by the author of Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Today.Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor: Impeachment Is Late Attempt to Curb Violence & Racism at Heart of Trump Era
Friday, Jan 15, 2021
We look at the fight for accountability after a white supremacist mob attacked the U.S. Capitol and as President Trump is impeached for a historic second time for his incitement of violence.We Can Make America Anew Only If We're Honest About the Depth of the Ugliness and Hate Today
Wednesday, Jan 13, 2021
Broken though it may be, America is ours, and together we can make this place anew, if we are finally honest with ourselves about the ugliness that has the country by the throat again.The Bitter Fruits of Trump’s White-Power Presidency
Wednesday, Jan 13, 2021
The events of January 6th make clear a growing unity between the Republican Party and white supremacists.Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Today – review
Wednesday, Jan 13, 2021
The great writer’s passion and resilience resonate anew in Eddie S Glaude Jr’s timely, powerful studyBlack America Has Reason to Question Authorities
Wednesday, Jan 13, 2021
It is not unreasonable for Black communities to have questions about the vaccine or about the safety of schools, Keeanga-Yamahttta Taylor writes: “it should be expected given the long history and contemporary expression of racism and inequality in this country.”Comparing Police Responses To Pro-Trump Mob, Racial Justice Protests
Wednesday, Jan 13, 2021
NPR's Steve Inkseep King talks to Eddie Glaude, chair of Princeton University's department of African American Studies, about the response to the Capitol breach and that of racial justice protests.Some Point Out Differences In Police Treatment Of Capitol Riot And BLM Protests
Wednesday, Jan 13, 2021
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, an assistant professor in Princeton University's Department of African American Studies, about how police handled the breach of the Capitol.Protests Shine Light On Facial Recognition Tech Problems
Monday, Jan 11, 2021
In a special extended interview, listen to Ruha Benjamin and Deborah Raji discuss practical steps for developing artificial intelligence technologies in a way that leads to more equity and equal justice—whether it’s tech companies being ready to slow down, or government standards that take racial justice into account.
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