Racism

Richard Pryor's Daughter Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor Reflects On The Racist Slur That Changed Her Childhood

The historian and author says a racial slur used by her white mother during a childhood argument forever altered how she understood race, family, and identity.
07/02/2026

Oregon Says Racism Is a Health Crisis, Now It Has a To-Do List

State officials say racism isn't just unfair — it's a public health emergency with a paper trail.
07/02/2026

UFC Fight at White House Overshadowed by Offensive Michelle Obama Comment

Despite major backlash, the White House has refused to address the incident, sparking further backlash online.
06/16/2026

Airbnb Host Sued Over “Peaceful White Neighborhood” Listing

An Atlanta woman says her booking was rejected after the host learned she was Black.
06/09/2026

Biracial Ohio Man Shares Video of Mother’s Racist Tirade Against Him

Brian Windle says he shared the video to show what he calls a lifetime of racism at home.
06/02/2026

Laura Loomer Goes Off on Candace Owens in Nasty, Racist Rant

The far-right Trump ally used anti-Black slurs in a heated attack on Owens, adding more fuel to the ongoing fight between two of the right’s most controversial voices.
04/22/2026

Filmmaker Quits BAFTA After ‘Utterly Unforgivable’ Handling of Slur

Jonte Richardson resigned as a judge following BAFTA and the BBC’s response to a racial slur shouted by a Tourette’s advocate during the awards broadcast.
02/25/2026

Historic ‘Sinners’ BAFTA Win Shines, Tarnished by Racial Outburst

Academy Award-nominated Ryan Coogler’s film became the most-awarded movie by a Black director, even as a Tourette’s campaigner’s slur at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo sparked controversy.
02/23/2026

The Only Black Governor Was Uninvited From A Partisan White House Dinner

“These are White House events and the president can invite whomever he wants," a White House spokesperson said.
02/09/2026

Remembering the Courage of Silence: Why This 1968 Protest Still Resonates in 2026

Learn how Tommie Smith and John Carlos used the Olympic Podium to spotlight American lynchings, poverty, and systemic racism.
02/06/2026