A Legend's Lost Legacy

Midway through 42, the affecting new Jackie Robinson biopic (out April 12), a group of white sportswriters are perched in the press box to cover the third game...

TIME Looks Back: Martin Luther King’s Assassination

Here is how TIME covered the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. 45 years ago.

U.S Drops the Term ‘Negro’ from Census Surveys

After more than a century, the Census Bureau is dropping its use of the word "Negro" to describe black Americans in surveys.

Viewpoint: Does Black History Month Represent All Blacks?

The duality of black ethnic pride and black American pride should be recognized and celebrated

Does the GOP Really Want to Woo Blacks and Latinos?

If Republicans are serious about trying get more black and brown people under their wing, here are a few things they could try

Viewpoint: Will Blacks Vote for Obama “Because He’s Black”?

When the president said, “Can you say that a little louder, Candy!” after moderator Candy Crowley corrected Romney during a crucial moment in their second...

Does The Bachelor Discriminate Against Blacks?

In the 1960s, people sued to desegregate lunch counters and universities. In April, a pair of black men challenged a different sort of institution they say...

The Magical Negro Falls to Earth

If President Obama had to run against Senator Obama of 2008, he’d probably be crushed. Back then, Obama seemed superhuman; today he is merely mortal. His victory...

Are Blacks Predisposed to Be Less Healthy Than Whites?

A recently released study suggests that one’s race might influence one’s ability to prevent obesity. According to the June issue of the Archives of Pediatrics...

‘Anonymous’ Blacks Out the Internet in Response to SOPA Debate

The government debate over the Stop Online Piracy Act may have taken a break for the holidays, with the hearings in the House of Representatives apparently...