No child should be kicked off their team and deemed an outcast by their government just because of who they are. Like Kara Young said — freedom isn’t just possible, it’s necessary. Learn more about our work defending trans student athletes at aclu.org/morethanagame-bpj

this is some bullshit. the Court is giving sovereign immunity to postal workers who allegedly engaged in intentional racial discrimination Thomas's rationale is that you can't sue the government over lost mail, but there's a difference between mail that's lost and mail that's withheld bc of racism!

As we face this perilous moment in our democracy and the fight for equal rights, may Rev. Jackson's memory be a guiding light for us, connecting us to our past and revealing to us the necessary conditions for the multiracial democracy he and our movement forebears imagined.

The Story of Hazel Scott, the first African American to host a variety show broadcasted into American living rooms in 1950, is one about power and influence. And maybe that’s why McCarthy didn’t just blacklist her, he erased her. Free Press' Cristina Escobar reflects on her legacy with @aapf.org:

“The SAVE Act will require voters to show proof of citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections…” “Only half of Americans hold a valid passport…Birth certificates are also problematic for many married women [whose] name may be different than the name on her birth certificate.”

This is tonight! Join @aapf.org and @freepress.bsky.social for a "The Story of Us" virtual broadcast and live talkback.

we would love to see you tomorrow night!

The African American Policy Forum works to dismantle structural inequality. At Sundance, AAPF hosted "The Story of Us: The New McCarthyism: Why Authoritarians Fear Storytellers," moderated by Kimberlé Crenshaw, co-founder and executive director. Learn more about @aapf.org s work: www.aapf.org

Sundance isn’t just about the wattage of attendees. The festival brings together the united, pluralist society that racists are so scared of — making it a prime space for organizing. Free Press’ Cristina Escobar reflects on her experience, and @aapf.org's star-studded event on storytelling. A 🧵:

On today's AI slop from the president: The world is watching us. Our children are watching us. And anything short of outright condemnation, outrage and reflection on the systemic failures that brought us here—the consistent apologies or obscuring of racism in our national discourse—is unacceptable.

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Arresting Black journalists is also vice signaling. Their base is racist and hates journalists and they want to get them excited again. The mainstream media industry has never protected Black journalists or journalists of color the way it should.

"Fear is contagious, but so is courage." Last night at @sundance.org for the #StoryOfUS, Ava DuVernay reminded us why artistic freedom is an expression of democratic freedom. Thanks to her, Jacqueline Stewart, @vietthanhnguyen.bsky.social, Kara Young & Jon Hill and more for their brilliance.

May Claudette Colvin's memory continue to be an inspiration to us all.

a must read ⬇️

keep thinking of a vocally anti-woke reporter who insisted that the term "environmental racism" was nonsense

the racism is the point

If I had to say what segments of American life have taken the most serious blows, I think science, civil service, black women (and nondiscrimination law more broadly) and trans people might be my top four.

We're bringing together a star-studded Broadway cast on Monday night to perform a reading of our #SayHerName play, honoring and fundraising to sustain our critical #SayHerName work. If you're in NYC, we would love to see you at The Atlantic Theater for an incredible night of art and remembrance.

Racism and democracy are incompatible—the conservatives on the Supreme Court know this and the result of that knowledge has been a sustained, wholesale dismantling of voting rights. There is no fight more important than the fight for voting rights, and we must shine a light on the strategy at play.

Books are being banned. Histories erased. Authoritarianism is on the rise. AAPF's mission and work is more needed than ever. This #GivingTuesday, we hope you will join us in the fight for racial justice and equal opportunity by supporting our research, initiatives and programming: aapf.kindful.com

Books are being banned. Histories erased. Authoritarianism rising. AAPF is pushing back and keeping racial justice at the center of the fight for democracy. Your #GivingTuesday support helps us keep the freedom to learn alive. Donate Here: www.aapf.org/donate

🚨NEW🚨 report from @aapf.org Donald Trump’s second administration has targeted equal opportunity and civil rights with a specific focus on undoing progress for Black Americans. Anti-Blackness Is the Point examines the four principal components of the attack. drive.google.com/file/d/1PGDX...

Mark your calendars! Next Wednesday, December 3rd 7:00 PM ET on zoom, AAPF returns for a critical public conversation on our new report, Anti-Blackness Is the Point: Racism, Misogyny, and Donald Trump’s Assault on Equal Opportunity. Register Here: www.eventbrite.com/e/utb-racism...

"Dogs don't bark at parked cars" is an all-time great line

"Black women are disproportionately working-class. So if it was really about class, explain to me why Black women understood exactly what he [Trump] was going to do, which is make life harder for working-class people," says Kimberlé Crenshaw. newrepublic.com/article/2036...

"Some progressives talk about class without talking about race--the [white] steelworker in Ohio. Telling the white working-class, 'We’re with you, we haven’t abandoned you,' reinforces the idea that people of color are not working class," says Kimberlé Crenshaw. newrepublic.com/article/2036...

"My mentor always tells me, 'Kim, dogs don’t bark at parked cars." They’re coming after critical race theory, 1619, intersectionality because these ideas mobilized people. They gave them the language to actually articulate what they were seeing with their own eyes," says Kimberlé Crenshaw.

I highly recommend this bone-chilling, comprehensive and urgent @aapf.org report on the Trump regime's deadly anti-Black ideas and policies. The MSM @nytimes.com and @wapopitchbot.bsky.social have failed us profoundly in not recognizing anti-Blackness as a driving force of MAGA.

Our executive director @kimberlecrenshaw.bsky.social is LIVE NOW with the @newrepublic.com's @perrybaconjr.bsky.social to talk about the intersections of anti-Black racism and Donald Trump's attacks on democracy. Join live here ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

Our executive director @kimberlecrenshaw.bsky.social is live NOW with @joyannreid.bsky.social talking about how the Trump administration is leveraging racism to undermine democracy. Tune in! www.youtube.com/watch?v=96Ry...

It's clear we lose incredibly necessary perspective and essential questions do go unasked and unanswered. Black journalists are critical to newsrooms. They bring talent, skill and perspective that not only make news organizations stronger but also broaden public understanding.

Thank you, @aapf.org for an excellent forum with heavyweights Kimberle Crenshaw, Carol Anderson, and Nancy MacLean.

BREAKING: Newly released data from the federal government shows 91,000 Black women became unemployed in September 2025. www.bls.gov/news.release...

The second installment in our series “Why Authoritarian Fear Democracy” was a huge success! We're honored to be conversation with @janainelson.bsky.social, @nancymaclean.bsky.social and Professor Carol Anderson. The work continues.

Read the @aapf.org report Anti-Blackness Is the Point

You can't understand Trump and the MAGA movement without recognizing the central role of anti-Blackness to their strategy. @aapf.org's new report is essential reading for anyone invested in building the multiracial movement for democracy 👇

Our new report, Anti-Blackness Is the Point, out today reveals how Trump’s second administration has worked to roll back 60+ years of civil rights and equal opportunity. From racist narratives to book bans, the attack is coordinated and historic in its scope. Read the full report here ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

Tonight at 6 PM - Faculty Affiliate @nancymaclean.bsky.social joins Janai Nelson and Carol Anderson for a panel on democracy and authoritarianism ⬇️

One week from today: join us for the next event in our Future of Civil Rights and Democracy series — “Why Authoritarians Fear Democracy.” Featuring Janai Nelson (NAACP LDF), historian Nancy MacLean, and author Carol Anderson, moderated by Kimberlé Crenshaw. Link in bio to reserve seats!

"What the Court’s conservatives have shown since Trump took office is that they have no problem letting the administration run roughshod over laws, just as long as that lawbreaking comes at the expense of people of color, not the stock market."

To silence high-quality, culturally significant political coverage is a choice. To do so by eliminating Black women is also a choice. We need journalism that shapes our understanding and challenges the status quo now more than ever. We need Black women journalists now more than ever.

We will not stop fighting for a country where Black women can thrive without fear, in their homes and in their lives. For Sonya and for all of us. #sayhername

Link in our bio to catch the full episode, “How Anti-Blackness Destroys Democracy.”

If you haven’t already, make sure to vote for our episode “Bloody Sunday, 60 Years Later” at the anthem awards! Click the link below to cast your vote: celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting...

We’re thrilled to announce that Intersectionality Matters has been nominated for two Community Voice Anthem Awards — and we need your votes to win!

Host @kimberlecrenshaw.bsky.social is joined by Black women activists, organizers and scholars to unpack the country’s slide into autocracy, and how anti-Blackness has served as a catalyst for the dismantling of American rights and freedoms. They also discuss what we must do next.

A new episode is out now! "How Anti-Blackness Destroys Democracy" Listen here: cms.megaphone.fm/channel/RUPR...