How Shows Like 'Will & Grace' And 'Black-ish' Can Change Your Brain
Go ahead, use this article to justify binge-watching Orange Is the New Black all weekend.
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So You Flunked A Racism Test. Now What?
Scientists are working on ways to train our brains away from deeply held prejudices — including hacking your subconscious while you sleep.
New 'Daily Show' Host Trevor Noah Tries Out Jokes About Racism, Ebola
The South African comic, who assumes the reins of the Comedy Central series on Sept. 28, did a show in Washington, D.C., this weekend. Here's a sample of his comedy stylings.
Ta-Nehisi Coates Looks At The Physical Toll Of Being Black In America
Coates writes about race and social issues for The Atlantic. His new book, Between the World and Me, brings to bear his fear that his life and the lives of his loved ones might end unnaturally.
Coping While Black: A Season Of Traumatic News Takes A Psychological Toll
Research on the psychological effects of racism, especially on people of color, is still in the early stages. But psychologists warn that events like the Charleston shooting can cause serious stress.
Expats Find Brazil's Reputation For Race-Blindness Is Undone By Reality
Brazil is touted as one of the most racially harmonious places in the world, but people of color who move there say they are surprised at the degree of discrimination they face based on skin color.
As Curfew Goes Into Effect, Baltimore Police Clear Defiant Crowds
Some 2,000 National Guard troops and 1,000 police officers have been deployed to enforce a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew. Riots Monday left at least 20 officers injured and several buildings destroyed.
'Go Home. Please': 'Wire' Creator David Simon Urges Calm In Baltimore
In a blog post, Simon added that while there is much to be "argued, debated, addressed ... this moment ... can still, in the end, "prove transformational, if not redemptive for our city."
'Criminals' Taking Advantage Of Situation In Baltimore, Obama Says
The president said "there's no excuse for the kind of violence" that has erupted after peaceful protests following the death of a black man who suffered a serious spine injury while in police custody.
Univision Race Gaffe Shows Culture Gap
A Univision commentator's ugly remarks about Michelle Obama are more than just an idle misstep. Essayist Maria Murriel says they reveal an ugly truth about Latin American culture: It's really racist.