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Who Does Janvieve Williams Comrie Think She Is?

Ahead of Census 2020, Cuban-American writer and activist Rosana Cruz is talking to a range of Latinx-identified movement leaders, artists and cultural innovators about how they define themselves racially. On deck is Panamanian human rights activist and professor Janvieve Williams Comrie.

Rosana Cruz Dec 20, 2019 9:00AM ET

A Equadorian man wears a red cowboy hat and matching suit and holds up a book titled "Encuentro."

Who Does José Torres-Tama Think He Is?

Ahead of Census 2020, Cuban-American writer and activist Rosana Cruz is talking to a range of Latinx-identified movement leaders, artists and cultural innovators about how they define themselves racially. Say hello to Ecuadorian writer and performance artist José Torres-Tama.

Rosana Cruz Dec 19, 2019 9:00AM ET

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Who Does Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi Think She Is?

Ahead of Census 2020, Cuban-American writer and activist Rosana Cruz is talking to a range of Latinx-identified movement leaders, artists and cultural innovators about how they define themselves racially. Next up is Indigenous, Cuban- and Nigerian-American poet, healer and priestess Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi.

Rosana Cruz Dec 18, 2019 9:00AM ET

Daisy Hernández. Latinx person with dark bob haircut, brightly colored top and book in hands.

Who Does Daisy Hernández Think She Is?

Ahead of Census 2020, Cuban-American writer and activist Rosana Cruz is talking to a range of Latinx-identified movement leaders, artists and cultural innovators about how they define themselves racially. First up is Cuban- and Colombian-American writer, journalist and professor Daisy Hernández.

Rosana Cruz Dec 17, 2019 9:00AM ET

Rosana Cruz. Latinx person in red top in front of green foliage.

New Series on Latinx Racial Identity Asks 'Who Do We Think We Are?'

Ahead of Census 2020, Cuban-American writer and activist Rosana Cruz talks to a range of Latinx-identified movement leaders, artists and cultural innovators about how they define themselves racially. Their answers might surprise you.

Rosana Cruz Dec 17, 2019 8:00AM ET

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Black, Brown House Democrats Unite to Shut Down COVID-19 Racism

Leaders from the three Congressional Caucuses have a clear message for those who attack Asian Americans: “Cut. It. Out.”

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Apr 1, 2020 2:15PM ET

COVID-19. Asian American wearing blue medical mask and white T-shirt stands on train holding pole.

Asian Americans Report Hundreds of Racist Incidents in Less Than Two Weeks

A website created by civil rights organizations shows an alarming uptick in violence against Asian Americans as a result of COVID-19.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Mar 27, 2020 1:30PM ET

A Black man in a red printed shirt sits on a couch in front of an exposed brick wall and fireplace

Who Does Louie Ortiz Fonseca Think He Is?

Ahead of Census 2020, Cuban-American writer and activist Rosana Cruz is talking to a range of Latinx-identified movement leaders, artists and cultural innovators about how they define themselves racially. Closing out the series is Puerto Rican curator, youth worker and activist Louie Ortiz Fonseca.

Rosana Cruz Dec 24, 2019 9:00AM ET

Poet and activist Maegan Ortiz stands in front of a brown printed cloth, wearing a shirt that reads "Las mujeres son peligrosas"

Who Does Maegan Ortiz Think She Is?

Ahead of Census 2020, Cuban-American writer and activist Rosana Cruz is talking to a range of Latinx-identified movement leaders, artists and cultural innovators about how they define themselves racially. Next up is Puerto Rican poet and activist Maegan Ortiz.

Rosana Cruz Dec 23, 2019 9:00AM ET

Lance Gumbs. Native American Shinnecock man dressed in traditional feathered headdress. with white beaded vest and yellow jacket.

In a New Doc, the Shinnecock Nation Fights to Maintain Their Rich Heritage in The Hamptons

Lance Gumbs: “This land was stolen from us. Flat out, hands down, no questions, stolen.”

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Nov 17, 2019 4:42PM ET

Ayanna Pressley. Black woman in a green, blue and tan striped dress as she stands behind a podium and gives a speech.

Ayanna Pressley Seeks to Remake Criminal Justice System

The Representative from Massachusetts introduces legislation that calls for a “decarceration-focused” system that is “smaller, safer, less punitive and more humane.”

Shani Saxon Nov 15, 2019 2:37PM EST

Latinx person with dark hair and blue lipstick wears black raincoat and holds a white megaphone and sign that reads "Abolish ICE."

Silence Will Not Protect Us: Immigrants Speak Boldly Despite Threats of Violence [Op-Ed]

Project South’s Azadeh Shahshahani on how the state and White supremacists have united to target immigrant activists—and why it won’t work.

Azadeh Shahshahani Nov 13, 2019 2:17PM EST

Steven Reed. Black man with short dark hair sitting at desk in gray suit in front of American flag.

Steven L. Reed Sworn in as Montgomery's First Black Mayor

The son of a civil rights activist, the Montgomery-native is the first Black person elected to run the city in its 200-year history.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Nov 12, 2019 4:45PM EST

Preserving Our Democracy Starts with Saving our Environment [Op-Ed]

Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Derrick Johnson and Mustafa Santiago Ali say the communities that are pushed to the sidelines know the most about environmental justice.

Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter Nov 8, 2019 8:00AM EST

A red and white "vote" sign is in the foreground, with a voter walking to the polls in the distance.

Tucson Voters Say 'No' to Becoming Arizona's Only Sanctuary City

Proposition 205 also sought to add restrictions around police questioning residents about their immigration status.

Shani Saxon Nov 6, 2019 5:32PM EST

Transgender rally. Lots of people and two flags.

LIVESTREAM: Congressional Hearing on Housing Protections for Transgender People

The National Center for Transgender Equality will testify before the House Committee on Financial Services about the growing housing crisis.

Ayana Byrd Oct 29, 2019 10:00AM EDT

Formerly Incarcerated Leaders Host Historic Presidential Town Hall

The Marshall Project and Voters Organized to Educate host first-ever town hall led by formerly incarcerated activists.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Oct 28, 2019 5:13PM EDT

Andrew Yang. Asian-American man in navy blazer and light blue shirt gives a double thumbs up while standing in front of red and white screens

What Andrew Yang's Stumbles on Race Reveal About the AAPI Community [Op-Ed]

Slant’d co-founders Katerina Jeng and Krystie Yen say Yang’s remarks on the campaign trail illustrate the need for a conversation about the role Asian Americans play in racial politics.

Katerina Jeng and Krystie Yen Oct 21, 2019 5:35PM EDT

Elijah Cummings. Older Black man with bald head waring dark suit jacket, dark tie and white shirt.

Iconic Congressman Elijah E. Cummings Has Died

The vocal advocate for racial justice, who chaired the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, passed away at in a Baltimore hospice facility today.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Oct 17, 2019 11:26AM EDT

Pramila Jayapal. South Asian American woman wears a pink blazer as she speaks before a crowd and stands behind a podium that has a red and white sign attached that reads: IMPEACH.

Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Deb Haaland Introduce Bill to Give Immigrants Access to Health Care

More than 120 organizations endorsed the Health Equity and Access Under the Law for Immigrant Women and Families (HEAL) Act.

Oct 16, 2019 5:04PM EDT