Brittney Cooper
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I Am a Christian, But I Do Not Worship the Same God as Jeff Sessions
The attorney general and his base of white evangelical Christians cannot claim moral authority if they continue to support practices that hurt people. → Read More
Beyoncé Brought Wakanda to Coachella
Her performance showed her commitment to black feminist politics. → Read More
Why Feminism Needed Beyonce
"I love being a woman and being a friend to other women" should be feminism’s tagline. → Read More
Why Trump’s Speech Was More Dangerous Than You Think
President Trump's mainstreaming of extremist political ideas during the 2018 State of the Union should concern people more than any of his more flamboyant, dramatic, and performative speeches ever have. → Read More
Stop asking black women to ‘save America.’ Start organizing your own people.
After Alabama, white liberals need to talk to their friends and families, not thank black voters. → Read More
Jemele Hill Called Donald Trump a White Supremacist. Where's the Lie?
Jamele Hill, an African American woman and journalist at ESPN, apologized for calling Donald Trump a "white supremacist" in a tweet. But did she have anything to apologize for? → Read More
Jemele Hill Called Donald Trump a White Supremacist. Where's the Lie?
Jamele Hill, an African American woman and journalist at ESPN, apologized for calling Donald Trump a "white supremacist" in a tweet. But did she have anything to apologize for? → Read More
Get Off Kamala Harris's Back
Lately Kamala Harris, the junior senator from California, has been criticized for being too establishment. But this discussion is much bigger than her. → Read More
Get Off Kamala Harris's Back
Lately Kamala Harris, the junior senator from California, has been criticized for being too establishment. But this discussion is much bigger than her. → Read More
Jay-Z's Apology to Beyoncé Isn't Just Celebrity Gossip — It's a Political Act
Many critics are focusing on the capitalist philosophies of the album, but Jay-Z's intimate confessions shouldn't be dismissed. → Read More
Jay-Z's Apology to Beyoncé Isn't Just Celebrity Gossip — It's a Political Act
Many critics are focusing on the capitalist philosophies of the album, but Jay-Z's intimate confessions shouldn't be dismissed. → Read More
The Departure of Bill O’Reilly Is Only a Limited Victory
Fox News knew of Bill O'Reilly's alleged sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior, yet it was only after 50 sponsors pulled their advertisements that the company forced him out. → Read More
Why It's Important to Recognize That "Moonlight" Was Robbed Of Its Moment
Yes, the "La La Land" team was gracious, but that's not who you should be praising. → Read More
Why It's Important to Recognize That "Moonlight" Was Robbed Of Its Moment
Yes, the "La La Land" team was gracious, but that's not who you should be praising. → Read More
Adele Was Right to Mention Her "Black Friends" at the Grammys
It made me bristle at first, but here's why I'm glad she said it. → Read More
Adele Was Right to Mention Her "Black Friends" at the Grammys
It might have made you bristle at first but here's why I'm glad she said it. → Read More
Donald Trump's Triumph Is a Victory for White Supremacy
How did this happen? Racism. → Read More
Brittney Cooper: The racial politics of time
Cultural theorist Brittney Cooper examines racism through the lens of time, showing us how historically it has been stolen from people of color, resulting in lost moments of joy and connection, lost years of healthy quality of life and the delay of progress. A candid, thought-provoking take on history and race that may make you reconsider your understanding of time, and your place in it. → Read More
Brittney Cooper: The racial politics of time
Cultural theorist Brittney Cooper examines racism through the lens of time, showing us how historically it has been stolen from people of color, resulting in lost moments of joy and connection, lost years of healthy quality of life and the delay of progress. A candid, thought-provoking take on history and race that may make you reconsider your understanding of time, and your place in it. → Read More
The Response to Melania Trump's Plagiarism Is an Example of White Privilege
She messed up. Why are people suggesting she deserves sympathy? → Read More