Gabriella Cazares-Kelly, a community organizer from the Tohono O’odham Nation, presents three best practices for White allies trying to meaningfully engage with people from underrepresented groups at meetings, protests and events.

Also, water is wet.

Karlie Hay: “A few years ago, I used language that is inexcusable, and I sincerely apologize for my actions.”

The “Song of Solomon” and “Beloved” author turns 85 today. 

“Me making a record like this doesn’t help my iTunes sales. It doesn’t help me clear up accusations that I’m some type of psychotic, cop-killing rapper. … It’s going to be a bunch of complicated conversations that I can’t walk away from.”