Perry took on misconceptions about the South (and won the National Book Award) with “South to America.” In “Black in Blues” ...

“I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart.” It’s a blessing to know when the last time arrives. If it wasn’t already clear — after nearly 250 years — the pardon ...

From Pete Seeger to Billie Holiday to Rage Against the Machine to Kendrick Lamar, musicians of all genres have spoken truth to power ...