Representative John Lewis has declined to attend the inauguration out of a belief that Russian interference in the election delegitimizes Trump’s presidency. Other lawmakers are following suit after Trump insulted Lewis for his decision. Here are four reasons why you should go anyway: Safety in numbers. A brown face automatically amounts to protest in many… Continue reading Why John Lewis’ decision to boycott the inauguration is a mistake, and why we shouldn’t follow his lead
Author: Darnell Gardner Jr.
Darnell Gardner Jr. is a writer, photographer and graduate student from Detroit, MI. He lives in Shanghai, China, where he covers Chinese culture and politics as a freelance reporter and is writing a master’s thesis on race and Chinese identity. He’s also in the market for a job in human and civil rights advocacy.
Kanye West, the Serial Misogynist
Kanye West serves as a particularly fruitful starting point for examining the intersection of race, masculinity and misogyny. Intentionally or unintentionally, he’s always reflected Americans as they truly are. When he needs attention he whines on Twitter. He defends Bill Cosby, a rapist. He tells us he’s going to make clothes a poor kid can… Continue reading Kanye West, the Serial Misogynist