Articles by Ronald J. Sheehy
Race Inquiry Digest (Nov 9) – Important Current Stories On Race In America
Featured The idea that “the country” is “deeply divided” is ludicrous. White people are divided. By Elie Mystal / The Nation
Why Are Republicans So Afraid of Voters? By The Editorial Board / NYT
Trump’s handling of race is the single most important issue in this election. By Michael Gerson / Wash Post
In Miami, coalition of Latino evangelical leaders endorses Biden. By Carmen Sesin / NBC News
The economy is showing signs of recovery. Many Black Americans are not. By Dartunorro Clark / NBC News
Many Asian American Candidates Face Racism During Pandemic. By Chloee Weiner / NPR
Breonna Taylor: Grand jurors say Louisville cops should be charged. By Tessa Duvall and Lucas Aulbach / USA Today
America’s Black brain drain: Why African-American professionals are moving abroad—and staying there. By Beth Kowitt / Fortune
How to Be an Active Bystander When You See Casual Racism. By Ruth Terry / NYT
Meet Wilton Gregory, set to be made first Black US cardinal by Pope Francis. By Anne Thompson / NBC News Video
A Black voting rights activist confronts the ghosts of racial terror in North Carolina. By Sydney Trent / Wash Post
How Lincoln Survived the Worst Election Ever. There are many parallels between 1860 and 2020. Let’s hope there aren’t too many. By Ted Widmer / NYT
What the Constitution means to us. By Soraya Nadia McDonald / The Undefeated
‘City So Real’ TV Review: Life, Death and Politics — The Chicago Way. By David Fear / Rolling Stone
Black Horror Is Bigger Than Black Trauma. By Zeba Blay / HuffPost
Brandy isn’t just back. She matters. By Helena Andrews-Dyer / Wash Post
Dave Roberts won the World Series, but will he finally get credit for his success? By William C. Rhoden / The Undefeated
Sports’ biggest names offer up arenas and stadiums to limit minority voter suppression. By Ahiza García-Hodges / NBC News
5 Black Women Who Are Catching Fish and Stares. By Jonathan Abrams / NYT
NFL is confronting racism, but are Black quarterbacks continuing to be stereotyped? By Calum Trenaman / CNN
Morgan Freeman Spells Out Exactly What’s At Stake This Election. By Lee Moran / HuffPost
Race Inquiry Digest (Nov 5) – Important Current Stories On Race In America
Featured Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ still relevant and revealing, 50 years on. By Brian McCollum / Detroit Free Press
For Black Americans, Being Voters Is Who We Are. By Dorian T. Warren / The Nation
Can a Democracy on the Brink of Authoritarianism Recover? By David Corn / Mother Jones
Trump aide Stephen Miller preparing second-term immigration blitz. By Amanda Holpuch / The Guardian
How to spot voter intimidation and what to do. By Briana Stewart and Abby Cruz / ABC News
