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Robert Scheer Talks With Madison Shockley About the Meanings of Christianity (Audio)

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Apr 1, 2016 In this week’s “Scheer Intelligence,” the Truthdig editor in chief sits down with Shockley to discuss the Christian leader's family history with racism and what it means to be Christian today. Transcript included. Dig deeper ( 34 Min. Read )

AUDIO: ‘Black Lives Matter Is a Re-Humanizing Project’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Mar 7, 2016 A cross-generational conversation with a Black Lives Matter founder and a trauma doctor, who is trying to redefine public health in terms of human wholeness, deals with the culture and society the movement is trying to create. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Call for Reparations Rises Again

Channing Joseph / Truthdig Apr 12, 2015 In 1865, former slaves first heard the broken promise that they would receive "40 acres and a mule" to start their new lives. Now, 150 years later, the movement seeking compensation and healing for the slaves' descendants is coming back to life.In 1865, ex-slaves were promised "40 acres and a mule." Now, 150 years later, the movement to win compensation for their descendants has returned, with a focus on healing. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Greeks Hold to Nazi-Era Claims Ahead of Prime Minister’s Visit to Berlin

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Mar 22, 2015 Jewish leaders in Thessaloniki, Greece, are considering how to reclaim—with interest—fares that Nazi Germany made nearly 60,000 Jews pay to send themselves to their deaths at Auschwitz. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Reparations Is Not a Movement, It’s a Brand’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 19, 2014 Amid a renewed call for reparations to be paid to the descendants of America's black slaves, Bruce A. Dixon at the Black Agenda Report notes a crucial gap between the diagnoses and prescriptions made by socially concerned journalists. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S. Senate Is Sorry About Slavery

Staff / Truthdig Jun 18, 2009 On Thursday, the Senate adopted a resolution that apologizes for the evils of slavery on behalf of the people of the United States, and "acknowledges the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality and inhumanity of slavery, and Jim Crow laws." The resolution does not, however, offer any form of reparation for the descendants of slaves. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )