racism

15 Songs About Racism & Civil Rights For Martin Luther King, Jr. Day [VIDEOS]

January 20, 2014

15 Songs About Racism & Civil Rights For Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: From Negro spirituals to Billie Holiday to Neil Young.

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My Favorite Sports Moment: Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run

April 15, 2012

David Erickson’s favorite sports moment was the ability to see the effect Hank Aaron’s 715th home run had on his African American friend’s family.

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Jazz Sunday: Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday

August 15, 2010

Rare video footage of Billie Holiday singing Strange Fruit, a song about lynching.

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Fear, Loathing & Racism In Las Vegas

October 25, 2008

McCain supporters lambaste Obama supporters after a Palin rally in Las Vegas.

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A Bowl Of Cherries Today

August 29, 2008

I’m still warmed by the afterglow of Barack Obama’s acceptance speech. It wasn’t his most inspiring speech but I was still moved by the historical moment.

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