Living while american

what's happening in our country?

Racism is woven into the fabric of the United States.

The country was founded by enslavers and fought its bloodiest war over slavery. The struggle for equal protection under the law continues to this day.

The consequences of racism are dire.

Racism is woven into the fabric of the United States.

People of color have good reason to fear the police, preventing the trust and cooperation required to prevent and fight crime.

We can make progress as a nation.

Racism is woven into the fabric of the United States.

We can make progress as a nation.

Polling shows that more than 80 percent of Americans say we need to do more to ensure equal rights for everyone regardless of their race or ethnicity.

American progress: challenges and possibilities

What the police really believe

Inside the distinctive, largely unknown ideology of American policing — and how it justifies racist violence.

By Zack Beauchamp

Killer Mike has some advice

Black Americans could "have freedom in an instant" if they plot, plan, strategize, organize and mobilize.

President Obama talks to new graduates.

This is your world to shape.

Angela Davis has hope in this moment.

"Possibilities for change we have never before experienced."