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Leonard Pitts: Knee up or down, athletes with a political opinion have a right to express it

If you’re a black man in sports protesting racism and hatred, you’re judged as ungrateful or out of line.

The powerful can say a lot and get away with it, but most others are limited by fear of bad consequences.

by Associated Press September 26, 2017September 26, 2017

When Colin Kaepernick took his first kneel, he was protesting police brutality against minorities.

by J.J. McCullough Special to The Washington Post September 22, 2017September 22, 2017

Can a government treat all minorities with respect and fairness while offering extra protections to the groups it deems especially worth defending?

by David Cowing Special to the Telegram September 10, 2017September 11, 2017

As with dealing with racism in America, we need a strong commitment to empathy and compassion before we can take the right steps.

by Ralph C. Carmona Special to the Press Herald September 7, 2017September 7, 2017

The Tate House Museum strives to encompass a loud, clashing version of the history it presents.

by Leonard Pitts September 6, 2017September 6, 2017

Professional athletes are in a position to focus attention on the nation’s sins, and some feel called to do so.

by The Washington Post September 6, 2017September 5, 2017

Putting her on the $20 bill is symbolically important – and so, too, would be denying her that rightful honor.

by Steven Edmondson August 20, 2017August 18, 2017

The white supremacists behind the demonstration got the attention they were seeking all along.

by Alan Caron August 20, 2017August 21, 2017

Charlottesville was far from the nation’s finest hour, but it offers an opportunity to renew our quest to attain our highest ideals.