A Golden Age of Black Marriage: Does it Even Exist?
There’s a notion of a golden age for Black folks, when Black marriage and family was strong. My gut said…
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Why Dating Feels Hard for Black Women: A Data-Driven Look at Love and Marriage
What happens when personal stories meet relationship statistics? A new look at Black women and love.
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How Walmart Changed Northwest Arkansas: What Capitalism Can and Cannot Do
Walmart reshaped the world and its corporate headquarters reshaped a region. In Arkansas, I got to see up close capitalism’s…
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The New Migration: Where Americans Are Moving Abroad and Why
In this age of digital nomads, social media, and world-view shattering political events, it's normal to hear about Americans moving…
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Black Migration in a Country of Migrants
People moving in search of a different life, more freedom, and better opportunities is one of the oldest phenomena around.…
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Chicago Violent Crime: What We Really Need to Worry About
Chicago repeatedly gets framed as one of the most dangerous places in America. Here we examine what is the crime…
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The Double P’s that Have Shaped Black Movies
When I set out to explore Black movies through data, I was eager to see what the numbers would reveal.…
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Mapping Memory: The Neighborhood That Raised Me
America paints a bleak picture of Black American life. Although riddled with very real issues, I often wonder about my…