In her new book, “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together,” Heather McGhee looks at how racism drained not only public pools, but also public support for universal healthcare and other “big government” policies.

It’s part of a reappraisal of brands long criticized for their demeaning or racist roots.

The labels could change consumer behavior, but they could also run into a number of problems.

The biggest factor is entrepreneurship, where inequities resulted in a $13 trillion loss.

A conversation with Gilda R. Daniels, author of “Uncounted: The Crisis of Voter Suppression in America.”

Up until now, Quaker hasn’t been interested in changing the logo or even acknowledging the history of the brand.

Allegations of racial discrimination and pay disparity at the magazine have followed.

Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league was “wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier,” but he has not mentioned quarterback Colin Kaepernick by name.

NYT culture writer Wesley Morris finds profound meaning in song lyrics while processing this American moment.

Being authentic in a corporate press release or memo is difficult.