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Hope floats Hope floats
She was unforgettable in Spike Lee's "When the Levees Broke." Now Phyllis Montana-LeBlanc explains what the storm took away -- and never could.
By Pasha Malla Aug 27, 2008
What's up with black names, anyway? What's up with black names, anyway?
From Tayshaun to Rau'shee, Olympic athletes have been a reminder of distinctive African-American names. Before you poke fun, here's a history lesson.
By David Zax Aug 25, 2008
In defense of race-based rooting In defense of race-based rooting
At the Olympics, you sometimes find yourself rooting for athletes because of their race. And that's OK.
Gary Kamiya Aug 20, 2008
Republicans fear black voter surge in the South Republicans fear black voter surge in the South
Rep. Adam Putnam worries that black turnout could "swamp" Republicans in down-ballot races in the South. Is he right?
Ed Kilgore Jul 10, 2008
Barack by the books Barack by the books
The works that have influenced Obama illustrate that he would be the most literary president in recent memory -- and one likely to govern from the center.
By Laura Miller Jul 7, 2008
What color are Chinese South Africans? What color are Chinese South Africans?
According to the country's High Court, they are now considered "black"
Andrew Leonard Jun 19, 2008
Clint vs. Spike: WWII racial grudge match! Clint vs. Spike: WWII racial grudge match!
A British paper lures Eastwood and Lee into an unfortunate feud. Here's the real question: Which of their films should the other one have made?
Andrew O'Hehir Jun 11, 2008
The mix master The mix master
Barack Obama's candidacy spells the end of the one-drop rule and the beginning of a painful but necessary exploration of the real meaning of race in America.
By Gary Kamiya Jun 10, 2008
What role did race play with white Democrats? What role did race play with white Democrats?
As the primaries end, a round table of experts -- Tom Schaller, Ruy Teixeira and Sean Wilentz -- weighs the influence of white racism on the Clinton vs. Obama contest.
By Mark Schone Jun 3, 2008
Psycho Christians and the media Psycho Christians and the media
Why the press gives McCain a pass for consorting with batshit holy men, but condemns Obama to talk-show hell for the same sin.
By Gary Kamiya May 20, 2008
Was Hillary channeling George Wallace? Was Hillary channeling George Wallace?
Hillary's reckless exploitation of racial division could split the Democratic Party over race -- a tragic legacy for the Clintons.
By Joe Conason May 9, 2008
How Hillary Clinton botched the black vote How Hillary Clinton botched the black vote
Her failure to challenge Barack Obama's huge momentum among African-Americans -- not a given at the start -- may have doomed her campaign.
By Thomas F. Schaller May 5, 2008
Wright's theology not "new or radical" Wright's theology not "new or radical"
Black religion expert Jonathan Walton on black liberation theology's roots in slavery, MLK Jr.'s "God damn America moment" and what Jeremiah Wright has in common with Gennifer Flowers.
By Sarah Posner May 3, 2008
What should Obama do about Rev. Jeremiah Wright? What should Obama do about Rev. Jeremiah Wright?
With the pastor's latest invective clouding Obama's campaign, Salon turns to a panel of political and cultural experts for answers.
Compiled by Salon staff Apr 29, 2008
The crazy uncles in Obama's attic The crazy uncles in Obama's attic
Will the black nationalists and white lefties who pushed Obama up the political ladder in Chicago prove to be a liability to his White House run?
By Edward McClelland Mar 18, 2008
Hillary Clinton, the first Latina in chief? Hillary Clinton, the first Latina in chief?
Clinton's popularity with Latino voters reminds us that people of color do not walk in lock step. There's a lesson here for Obama.
By Richard Rodriguez Feb 9, 2008
The race for California The race for California
Clinton and Obama battle for a mother lode of delegates -- in a state with a nonwhite Latino, Asian, black majority. Who has figured out the electoral math?
By Joan Walsh Feb 5, 2008
Biracial, but not like me Biracial, but not like me
In search of his identity, Barack Obama took the opposite path that I did. But we arrived at the same place -- and I'm voting for him.
By Gary Kamiya Feb 5, 2008
Multiracial man Multiracial man
The Obama campaign's deft use of the candidate's mixed heritage is making it harder to read his candidacy in terms of race.
By James Hannaham Feb 2, 2008
An old-fashioned thumpin' in South Carolina An old-fashioned thumpin' in South Carolina
After Bill Clinton's controversial campaign swing through the state, Barack Obama routs Hillary Clinton by a 2-to-1 margin in the Democratic primary.
By Walter Shapiro Jan 27, 2008
Obama's historic run heads south Obama's historic run heads south
Did his victory in Iowa and strong showing in New Hampshire really "put to rest the notion that a black candidate can't win in America"?
By Walter Shapiro Jan 24, 2008
Will whites vote for Barack Obama? Will whites vote for Barack Obama?
Obama has attracted white votes in Democratic primaries, but how would he fare with white America if he were the party's nominee?
By Alex Koppelman Jan 24, 2008
The knives come out in South Carolina The knives come out in South Carolina
On Martin Luther King Day, the Democrats have their nastiest debate yet as the Clinton and Obama spat gets personal.
By Walter Shapiro Jan 22, 2008
Clarence Thomas is not a sellout Clarence Thomas is not a sellout
Blacks who challenge affirmative action and other "black orthodoxies" are not betraying their race. Or so argues author Randall Kennedy.
By James Hannaham Jan 21, 2008
The race vs. gender war The race vs. gender war
The Democratic race is starting to resemble a compulsory oppressed minorities course taught by political consultants. Let's stop squabbling and elect the best nominee.
By Gary Kamiya Jan 15, 2008
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