All articles tagged with #race
An opinion piece arguing Caitlin Clark has been thrust into a partisan spectacle, with Trump-aligned figures and the DOJ using her as a symbol to push white/conservative narratives; Clark’s rise has boosted the WNBA financially but also intensified political pressure, forcing her to navigate a role she did not seek and risking her political privacy.
Vice President JD Vance promotes a faith-focused book and sits for interviews, including a stop on The View, where he dodges pointed questions about Jeffrey Epstein, race, and his relationship with the administration, even as Iran cease-fire criticism swirls and speculation about a 2028 presidential bid intensifies.
Idris Elba said some international audiences wouldn’t accept a Black actor as James Bond, calling the notion a rumor rather than a legit possibility and arguing Bond should stay escapist. He noted casting for the next Bond is underway at Amazon MGM Studios and that the race debate around the role has persisted, with other actors like Henry Cavill and Cillian Murphy among those tipped as potential successors.
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of Terry Pitchford, a Black Mississippi death-row inmate, finding racial bias in the jury that convicted him and signaling potential further review or a new trial, citing Batson v. Kentucky; the case adds to decades of battles over Black jurors in Mississippi prosecutions and echoes connections to the Curtis Flowers matter.
Ferrari (RACE), Lear Corporation (LEA), Intuitive Machines (LUNR) and Micron Technology (MU) are among the biggest premarket movers as investors position for the next trading session.
The Justice Department alleges Yale School of Medicine illegally considered race in admissions, finding Black and Hispanic applicants had substantially higher odds of admission than similarly qualified white or Asian applicants despite lower GPAs and MCATs; the agency seeks a voluntary resolution or potential court action, while Yale defends its holistic process and says it will review the letter.
Democrats are pressing Rep. Jen Kiggans to resign after a Richmond radio host used a racist line about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries during an interview she did not disavow; Kiggans says she did not condone the language and that the host spoke for himself, while Democrats including Nadine Clark and Elaine Luria’s ally push for accountability amid a high-stakes reelection race and Virginia redistricting debates. Republicans largely defend Kiggans, framing the episode as political theater.
The Department of Justice says UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine illegally considered race in its admissions, allegedly favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over white and Asian students and citing lower 2023–2024 GPAs and test scores as evidence of non-academic factors. The DOJ plans to sue and seeks potential consequences, including loss of federal funding, while UCLA defends its merit-based process and compliance with laws. The case fits into broader debates on affirmative action and diversity policies in higher education.
Vox argues that the Michael biopic’s record-breaking opening highlights a tense cultural reckoning: audiences may separate Jackson’s musical genius from abuse allegations, but a frank look at the strongest evidence against him—and the racial biases in America’s justice system—demands a careful, nuanced discussion rather than pure celebration or dismissal.
A razor-sharp Broadway satire about a neighborhood association torn by race and change, The Balusters brilliantly pairs Anika Noni Rose and Richard Thomas, with a strong ensemble, to deliver a funny, timely meditation on local democracy and what it means to stay engaged.
Harvard’s $100m Legacy of Slavery Initiative, aimed at tracing the university’s ties to slavery—including Antigua holdings, and reparations—has become contentious after three Harvard-affiliated academics resigned and 11 researchers were fired amid claims the administration blocked descendant-engagement and used the work as PR rather than genuine accountability. The project’s findings have grown to identify more than 1,300 enslaved people tied to Harvard and about 600 living descendants; Antigua officials and communities have pressed for reparative dialogue. Critics call the effort opaque window-dressing, while Harvard says it seeks community involvement and has pursued limited partnerships with institutions like the University of West Indies.
Ciara Miller discusses staying private amid public drama around close friends Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s relationship on Summer House, leaning into community and personal milestones (like buying her grandparents’ house), and reflecting on race and boundaries as season 10 unfolds while she prepares for the reunion.
Australian-born writer-director Amy Wang's Slanted uses a cosmetic-clinic twist to turn people of color white, turning the dream of an all-American ideal into a nightmare that probes immigrant families, identity, and the pressure to belong; a satirical yet visceral body-horror coming-of-age story that won the 2025 SXSW narrative feature grand jury prize.
A twenty-year look back at Crash’s surprise Best Picture victory over Brokeback Mountain, outlining Lionsgate’s awards campaign, the film’s polarized reception over its portrayal of race, and how, in today’s climate, many question whether such a film could win Best Picture again while acknowledging its enduring place in Oscar history.
The Democratic Senate primary in Texas between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico has become a bitter contest shaped by racial dynamics and questions of electability, underscoring the challenge Democrats face in building a broad, multiracial coalition to win statewide in a red-leaning state.