Leading Republicans have fled from Trump's racism. But their party has been a white-identity club for 50 years

The disgusting racial codes in his super PAC's new ad suggest the GOP will never stop pitting us against each other

Jefferson Community College teacher Ken Hardy wanted to teach a class on taboo words. He said one and lost his job.

Some say we should just "get over" racism, but it's not possible when so many condone it with their silence

As recently as a month ago, the senator expressly denied ever having used the "N-word."

If you can’t win on issues, you win on racism.

The new censored version of the classic book is a cowardly attempt by Americans to avoid their own tortured history

Raoul Peck's powerful, poetic documentary weaves together past and present, bringing an American prophet to life

I went looking for information on my mother's side of the family. My experience was eye-opening

What's the matter with Janesville?

Both candidates face prejudice, but one side is far more willing to try to exploit it

"I'm a fun guy, not a sexist or racist," Nugent said after explaining why he uses the n-word so much

Was John Lewis called a "nigger" by tea party protesters? "I believe John Lewis believes he was." Huh?

The flight home to see my family for the holiday was a tearful, shameful affair. I had to say something. But what?

With the nomination of Trump, the 162-year-old Republican party has rewound to its pre-dog-whistle iteration