Closing the Opportunity Gap in Schools
Even in progressive Arlington, white students have opportunities that many students of color don't have. How do we change that?
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Race and Rebuilding
Arlington is proudly progressive, yet its schools, neighborhoods and police records tell a different story about race. Where do we go from here?
Still I Ride
Arlington’s recent Ride for Black Lives was a long time in the making. The wheels of justice need to keep turning.
Slave Ships Arrive in Virginia Square
'Passage,' an exhibit on the Arlington Arts Center lawn, explores themes of conflict, marginalization and the power dynamics of race.
We Saw White Men Protesting Lockdown Orders With Loaded Assault Rifles
Imagine if they were Black. They would be killed or locked up for life.
Racism Is More Than the Horrors That Make News
Police violence grabs the headlines, but people of color also face daily indignities that are not easily caught on video.
I’m Not “Pulling the Race Card”
Growing up, I was called “half spic/half nigger.” I was threatened if I stepped on someone’s lawn. I’ve been followed around retail stores. This is real.
A Week of Protests
Thousands of Arlington residents hit the streets in early June and demanded an end to racial oppression. Here's a photo essay.
The Reason I March
When does my brother go from being seen as a cute kid to being perceived as a potential threat to someone’s life?
