Robert Reece quit looking for his roots in distant lands that have not affected him so deeply as the history, culture, and people of Mississippi.
Scottsboro Boys Pardoned Posthumously
May 6, 2013 By 2 Comments
More than 80 years after their conviction and almost 15 years after the final man died, the Scottsboro Boys will be pardoned for crimes they did not commit.
Opinion: Sexuality Is Not the Same as Religion
April 14, 2013 By 2 Comments
Race, Ethnicity, and Gender are not always apparent when a child is born. Neither is sexual orientation. In a recent column at USAToday.com, William Mattox proposes the idea that sexual orientation is “more like religion than race” – that is, that sexual orientation is a choice rather than an inborn trait, and thus undeserving of [...]
I Want the World to See The Man I See in Myself
April 14, 2013 By 14 Comments
I take my selfies because I am that guy who, unless he takes the picture or suggests it, doesn’t get his picture taken.
The Ethics of Race Comedy
March 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Race humor be polarizing, intelligent … and good for society?
Comedians You Should Know: An Interview With Erik Griffin
March 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
GMP Humor Editor Omar Shaukat interviews comedian Erik Griffin on the inspiration and intentions of his stand-up comedy.
Asian American Men and Masculinity: A Conversation
March 4, 2013 By 4 Comments
Matthew Salesses sits down with the editors of an anthology of Asian American writing to discuss the intersection of maleness and being Asian American.
“Unlike other groups of people, it’s pretty easy for a white person to use their skin privilege and brush off any stereotyping.”
February 21, 2013 By 4 Comments
This is a comment by Red Seven and J. Serens on the post “Yes, Black People Can Be Racist Too”.
Valentine to My Mom
February 13, 2013 By 6 Comments
Billy Johnson II knows how hard it was to raise him, and in recognition of the woman whose fingerprints are all over the man he is today, this year he has just one valentine: his mother.
Walking With Soulless Haste
February 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Derek Bardowell takes to London’s streets in an attempt to lose himself, and finds subtly pervasive racism – hidden in the cracks and people’s attitudes.
Loving Black Men: A Personal History
February 4, 2013 By 2 Comments
Johnathan Fields recalls the course of his life so far, as measured by black men he has loved.
Would You Help Your Competitor Get to the Finish Line? (Photo)
February 2, 2013 By 2 Comments
Fernández Anaya was near the end of a cross country race when he saw his competitor make a mistake.
A Week in Tweets …
January 8, 2013 By 1 Comment
Just another week of twitter conversation at GMP. Here are a handful of my favorites.
Why Are So Many Black Males Being Murdered in Chicago?
January 4, 2013 By 21 Comments
An increase in gang violence has once again garnered Chicago the title “Murder Capitol of the World.”
Are American Churches As Racist As My Mom?
January 2, 2013 By 10 Comments
Fear is what we feel, denial is what we do, and defensiveness is how we do it.
“The phrases ‘I don’t see race’ and ‘I’m colorblind’ are problematic because they assume there is something wrong with color.”
This is a comment by Jimbo on the post “”I Don’t See Race”: Racial Color Blindness and Eradicating Racism”.