It was only 60 years ago that this would have been an unheard of sight in the south. Photograph: My Mundane Life / Flickr Photograph: My Mundane Life/FlickrIt was only 60 years ago that this would have been an unheard of sight in the south. Photograph: My Mundane Life / Flickr Photograph: My Mundane Life/FlickrOpinionRace This article is more than 9 years oldBlack people were denied vanilla ice cream in the Jim Crow south – except on Independence DayThis article is more than 9 years oldMichael W TwittyOne result of legalized racism in America was this strange limit, which helped teach kids the rules of a segregated society

ActivismObama alums who started as college kids on his campaign or his administration are running for office or helping others run in the aftermath of Trump’s election Ronnie Cho got the name nickname “Chobama” while knocking on doors in Iowa in 2007, and then followed the president to the White House as a youth affairs aide call-to-arms from his commander in chief is not something he can ignore. “Barack Obama, I never want to disappoint,” Cho said.

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BooksAfter the second world war, the belief that differences between so-called ‘races’ are genetic became taboo. Now, with the far right resurgent, it’s back In 1985, historian Barry Mehler had a dream. His research was taking him deep into the murky territory of academia’s extreme right wing. As he worked, he found his waking life beginning to soak into his subconscious, colouring his sleep. In his dream, his son, then two years old, was trapped in a runaway car hurtling down a hill.