Brian Josephs
Haiti’s President Was Assassinated, and No One Knows Who’s in Charge
The line of succession is murky, following months of political unrest.
This 1996 Law Was Meant to Save Radio. Instead, It Decimated Popular Black Music
The Telecommuncations Act ushered in a new era of radio consolidation, flattening Black music to fit under one ad-friendly umbrella.
Europe Doesn't Count Black Lives. So How Can They Matter?
Across Europe, counting Black lives is taboo or even considered illegal, making it hard to respond effectively to the COVID-19 pandemic and racial discrimination.
Here’s Exactly What Black People Were Promised on Juneteenth 155 Years Ago
“An absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves.”
Germany Is Hosting ‘Ghost’ Soccer Games and the Fans Aren't Happy
“Without fans, it’s not football. Football lives from the fans.”
Why You Should Laugh in the Face of Coronavirus. Really.
In psychology, the benign-violation theory explains that laughing at stuff that could kill us makes those threats easier to handle.
Television Is No Longer the Escape From Reality the World Needs Right Now
All the virtual shows and live-streamed performances end up reminding us we're stuck at home.
How Coronavirus Is Finally Fulfilling the Internet’s Promise
“What are the advantages of being there in person, and what do we really miss and need?”
All Victims Should Be 'Ideal Victims'
An expert on criminology explains what it takes for black men brutalized by police to get the benefit of the doubt.
This Shop Is Where Hip-Hop and Ice Cream Collide
One former inmate turned a simple ice cream recipe into a booming business that’s attracting celebs like Jay Z and Hilary Clinton. But this ice cream maker’s story is the story of hip-hop.
Mapping the Lost Nightclubs of New York City
Nightlife haunts close for all kinds of reasons, but it's usually because they're awful.
Black Atheists Explain What It's Like to Be a 'Double Minority'
We talked to five black atheists about what it's like to be black in America and reject the the idea of a higher power.