Race and Reckoning: America’s long history of injustice and inequality

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Race and Reckoning Resources to understand America's long history of injustice and inequality George Floyd's death in police custody has sparked an urgent push for racial reform across the globe. To help provide context for the issues driving the debate among people attending marches and rallies or those having more quiet conversations with their families and friends, we've compiled deeply reported stories, videos, photo essays, audio and graphics on black history, progress, inequality and injustice.  Here are just a few of the stories that explain how we got here and why it matters. When did slavery begin in America? Historians are trying to find out as much as possible about Angela, the first African woman documented in Virginia. Read more » Perspective | Real progress takes time. Here are 5 ways activists can keep their stamina up. You cannot pour from an empty cup. Read more » Opinion | How to explain systemic racism to non-liberals like me Even slight preferences can cascade into dramatic effects. Read more » Post Live: What justice looks like Artist and activist Common discusses prison reform and the coronavirus. Watch » The limits of reparations How a scholarship helped — and didn't help — descendants of victims of the 1923 Rosewood racial massacre. Read more » There are more stories to be told. Start reading them here. Get one year for $29 Cancel anytime.

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