Lower Sleep Quality for African-Americans May Link to Illness

Staff / Truthdig Aug 7, 2017 "Less efficient" sleep might explain racial disparities in the risk for certain diseases, especially in women. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges and Activist Larry Hamm Discuss the Plight of Black America (Video)

BLANK Jun 6, 2017 "To enslave, you have to convince the people who help you do the enslaving, as well as the enslaved themselves, that they are not human beings," says Hamm, chairman of the People's Organization for Progress. (Hamm is pictured at far right.) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The ‘Hidden Figures’ Jeff Sessions Wants to Keep in the Shadows

By Bill Moyers / Moyers & Company Jan 13, 2017 A new movie reminds us of past racial injustice as a new administration tries to turn back the clock. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Cast Your Vote: What Was Most Significant News Story That Affected the 2016 Election?

Staff / Truthdig Nov 4, 2016 With just four days left until one of the most anticipated votes in American history, tell us what you see as the most important news story of the campaign. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

White Blindness and Denial Characterize U.S. Racial Attitudes at the End of the Obama Era

Paul Street / Truthdig Oct 13, 2016 America remains separate and divided. Despite having a black president for two terms, deep racism thrives in our country. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Richard Pryor 40 Years Ago: ‘Promoting Racism Is Part of Capitalism’

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Oct 4, 2016 In a television interview with journalist Bill Boggs, the late, great comedian explains why America wants to keep people separated and perpetuate racial prejudice. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Zianna Oliphant, Fearless Fourth-Grader Who Spoke on Racial Injustice

BLANK Oct 1, 2016 Oliphant pleaded for the right to protest and argued for change in the treatment of the black community in the wake of the fatal police shooting of an African-American man in Charlotte, N.C. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Compassion Leads to Action When It Comes to Racial Injustice

Staff / Truthdig Sep 28, 2016 The Truthdig team sat down with Pastor Cue Jean Marie, a Los Angeles-based activist and prominent figure in the local chapter of the Black Lives Matter movement, to discuss social and racial injustice. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Police Target Practice

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Shaun King Calls for Nationwide Economic Boycott to Protest Racial Inequality

Staff / Truthdig Sep 24, 2016 The prominent activist and journalist cites the Montgomery bus boycott as an example the nation needs to follow. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Colin Kaepernick Pledges $1 Million Toward Racial-Equality Efforts

KiMi Robinson / Truthdig Sep 22, 2016 After announcing earlier in September that he would give money to organizations committed to improving communities, the 49ers quarterback detailed his plans to ensure transparency in his donations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Donald Trump, a Gold Medalist in Playing America’s ‘Broken System’

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Sep 9, 2016 Hillary Clinton has had ethical lapses, but when it comes to sleaze and cutting corners, the Republican candidate is No. 1. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )