Black Like Us? – a new exhibition at the Birmingham Museum of Art – looks at how blackness has been portrayed in American art through the years.
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Language can subtly undermine women’s sports in a number of ways.
What message does it send when we remove symbols of an unsavory – but important – part of American history?
Why does suburban drug dealing tend to skirt the rampant violence of inner-city drug dealing?
As summer vacations approach, it’s worth recalling the value of disconnecting and perils of multitasking in our digitally distracted lifestyles.
Millions tune in to Shark Week each year, but many walk away with the wrong impressions.
The famous portrait, usually resident in France, is on a rare tour in the US. From looking at it, one might assume its subject had a tranquil, even monotonous, life. But one would be wrong.
Newsome’s actions can be thought of as a significant piece of performance art.
For over 500 years, the drug has been associated with racism and poverty.
Male serial killers get all the press. But what does the research say about female serial killers?
Blacks and Hispanics do tip, on average, less than whites. But research shows waiters aren’t only motivated by economics when they offer inferior service.
Historically, Republican politicians have subtly – and not-so-subtly – exploited racial fears.
In some ways, it’s spot-on. In others, not so much.
Moms don’t have to be designated worriers.
Watching a clip of Lil Bub or Grumpy Cat may give you a quick mood boost to get you through a tough workday.
Why are atheists deemed as untrustworthy as rapists?
Blacks need allies, not avatars.
Good pitching technique is often debated, but there may be subtle ‘tells’ in a pitcher’s motion that indicate increased stress on the joints.
The Appalachia of the West’s gritty landscape is an ideal setting for the popular series’ second season.
A “Pleistocene Park” might be a more realistic scenario.
Why is so much attention being given to making average white males feel better about themselves?
Parents want to simultaneously support and push their kids. But when it comes to sports, this mentality can backfire in subtle ways.
The Women’s World Cup has become a hugely popular, global event. But what’s happening at the club level?
What happened to “a penny saved is a penny earned?”
For 50 years, country music executives in Nashville have tried to dilute the genre’s rich, diverse history.