Op-Ed
Ignoring the Politics of Music Isn't Just a Blind Spot—It's a Privilege
A fan's public revelation about Rage Against the Machine's activist stance reveals the puzzling ways people tune out the obvious.
'New York Times' Staffers Grill Leadership Over Tom Cotton Op-Ed During All-Hands
"In publishing the Tom Cotton piece, haven't we effectively validated depictions of Black Americans as terrorists in exercising their First Amendment rights to protest police brutality?"
The Music Industry Fails Black People Every Day
Black Lives Matter is exposing a flawed industry predicated on the abuse of Black talent at the hands of white executives, publicists, and newsrooms.
Forfeiting Hong Kong Is Not an Option: This Is the Place We Call Home
“There is no future for us if our home is compromised. The fight for democracy and human rights is one both Hong Kong-ers and the world have to win.”
You Don't Have to Bake Your Own Bread in Quarantine
The idea that we should pick up new hobbies during a pandemic is unnecessary pressure in our already stressed-out lives.
Instagram Live Battles Are Redefining the Legacies of Hip-Hop Artists
T-Pain and Lil Jon joined Swizz Beatz's Verzuz challenge, which celebrates Black artists without seeking validation from institutions.
Awkwafina's Past Makes Her a Complicated Icon of Asian American Representation
The rapper-turned-actress' career is a case study of how an oversimplified view of representation can fall short.
NBC Couldn't Change Its Toxic Workplace Culture. But a Union Might
After Matt Lauer's ouster, my coworkers and I tested the company's attempts at reshaping our environment. But the only thing that gave me hope was our own.
Opinion: Man Who Earns Over £80,000 Thinks He's Not Rich
Sorry mate, but that puts you in the top 5 percent of earners.
Justin Timberlake's New Music Will Lean Heavily on Black Artists, Again
The 'Man of the Woods' singer appears tired of the woods; he just announced forthcoming collaborations with SZA, Lizzo, and Meek Mill.
It’s Time to Talk About Sexual Harassment On Public Transportation
We cannot be idle bystanders, we the public, the people on the bus and train, play a role in creating a safe space.
Colin Kaepernick and Nike Are Right, the Betsy Ross Flag Shouldn't Be on Sneakers
Betsy Ross' flag is a reminder of slavery. We don't need it on shoes.