EDITORIAL
By any other name?A state of euphoria gripped America when Barack Obama was elected president. Many Americans were elated that this nation had finally rejected the hateful legacy of slavery and racial discrimination. Most people knew, however, that the beast was not totally dead, just mortally wounded. More » |
OPINION
Post-Racial America?If anyone thought the election of Barack Obama heralded the end of racism in America, they should look no further than the tea party rallies held last month. The racial slogans and the mocking signs show how far we still have to go. More » |
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Beyond health care reformApril marks the beginning of National Minority Health Month, a time to focus on one of the most pressing health challenges for Massachusetts-health disparities. Despite the expansion of health insurance, startling health differences persist by race and ethnicity. More » |