The Best Civil War Movie Ever Made Gets Its Due

Allen Barra / Truthdig Jul 18, 2019 “Glory” is set for nationwide screenings marking its 30th anniversary. Star Andre Braugher tells Truthdig what he learned from his role. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

The Second Coming of Andrew Jackson or Andrew Johnson?

By Glen Ford Sep 1, 2017 President Trump’s pardon of Joe Arpaio was made possible by a previous president’s pardoning of ex-Confederates. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Eric Holder’s Backward Policies on Criminal Justice Echo in Jeff Sessions’ Tenure

By Glen Ford / Black Agenda Report May 19, 2017 The attorney general (pictured, standing) would like to turn the clock back to pre-emancipation, but he will settle for a return to the days of his predecessor, Eric Holder (seated). Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Emancipation

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Milton Viorst on the Emancipation of Europe’s Jews

BLANK Jan 22, 2010 A new book by Michael Goldfarb grapples with the fate of a people caught between hope and history. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Does the Palin Administration Have a Race Issue?

Staff / Truthdig Nov 1, 2008 Some African-Americans in Alaska have questions, which they pose to journalist Max Blumenthal in this clip from his series of video shorts on Alaska's governor, about Sarah Palin's administration with regard to its hiring practices and activities (or lack thereof) involving Alaska's black community. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )