Ideas and action for a new generation. en-us http://www.wiretapmag.org/rss/button.gif http://www.wiretapmag.org/ Wiretap http://www.wiretapmag.org/ Copyright 2009 Independent Media Institute. All rights reserved. en-us http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43942/ In ten years of fighting for immigrant and refugee rights, Sophya Chum has learned to make the personal political. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:00:01 PST Jamilah King, TheNation.com, WireTap http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43939/ In a year that saw war, violence, human rights abuses and environmental degradation, WireTap also found powerful examples of young people making a real difference. Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:00:01 PST Jamilah King, Kristina Rizga, Tomas Palermo, WireTap http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43938/ Our editors' and readers' favorite stories, columns, blogs and videos of the year! Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:00:01 PST The Editors, WireTap http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43937/ Eleven black men were shot by white vigilantes in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Their shootings still haven't been investigated. Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:00:01 PST VideoNation http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43924/ Since opening in 2005, Conservatives have campaigned to close Khalil Gibran International Academy, one of New York's many dual-language schools. What's next for the school's Arab and Muslim students? Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:00:01 PST Seth Wessler, ColorLines http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43910/ Follow the legendary Afro beat musician's historic presidential campaign. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:00:01 PST iLL-Literacy http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43902/ Danny Hoch's one-man show examines gentrification in Williamsburg, asking tough questions of both artists and his audiences. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:01 PST Lukas Brekke-Miesner, WireTap http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43904/ Five young rappers go from the streets to the stage. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:00:01 PST Grind & Glory http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43898/ A call to action against police brutality. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:00:01 PST Rock the Trail/B FRESH http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43870/ K Chronicles considers Disneyworld's latest edition to its Hall of Presidents. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:01 PST Keith Knight, WireTap http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43655/ Everyone's talking about race these days, but how useful is it? Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:01 PST ILL Doctrine http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43836/ Skateboarding culture is known for its progressive art, music and fashion. But is it as forward-thinking on issues of race and class? Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT Adrián Castañeda, WireTap http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43827/ A call to our politicians to dig deeper past the black/white binary when discussing race in America. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:00:01 PDT Angry Asian Man http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43803/ New short documentary examines Black masculinity through Barack Obama and 50 Cent. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:00:01 PDT Nah Right http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43810/ Fisher-price doll controversy highlights America's Islamophobia. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:00:01 PDT Associated Press http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43733/ Legendary comedian Richard Pryor breaks down the presidency. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:00:01 PDT http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43717/ WireTap and Rock the Vote photographer Rebecca McDonald revisited life in New Orleans, three years after Katrina, and two weeks before Gustav. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:00:01 PDT Rebecca McDonald, WireTap http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43665/ Confronting racial profiling in schools. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:00:01 PDT Global Action Project http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43651/ What does an extremely popular new blog about white culture tell us about race in America? Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:01 PDT Samhita Mukhopadhyay, The American Prospect http://www.wiretapmag.org/race/43640/ Behind the scenes with director Rik Cordero and the making of new Nas video Sly Fox. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:00:01 PDT ILL Doctrine