Symbols vs. substance in the racism debate The MHP panel—Jelani Cobb, Ari Berman, Brittney Cooper and Bomani Jones—discuss how outrage about racially-charged language can often distract from structural racism and the policies and actions that disproportionately harm people of color. Looking…

What’s the legacy and influence of Illmatic today, in a social media world with disposable music consumption – and what does the future hold for Nas?