Roger House

Roger House is professor emeritus of American studies at Emerson College and the author of Blue Smoke: The Recorded Journey of Big Bill Broonzy and South End Shout: Boston's Forgotten Music Scene in the Jazz Age. His forthcoming book is Five Hundred Years of Black Self Governance, by Louisiana State University Press.

A photo illustration of President Joe Biden

INEXCUSABLE NEGLECT

Biden’s to Blame for Losing Black Men’s Support

The president has had plenty of chances to implement a “Black Men’s Agenda.” What is he waiting for?

Roger House

Photograph of mass migrants at the US/Mexico border

CHANGE IT UP

How Mass Immigration Hurts Black Americans

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has an obligation to its base—which means taking a different approach than most Democrats to the migrant crisis.

Roger House

Rev. Al Sharpton delivers remarks at the 'March On For Voting Rights' rally.

WALK THE WALK

How the March on Washington Became Al Sharpton’s Side Hustle

The civil right leader keeps celebrating the march’s anniversary and leaning on the everlasting arms of the protest movement. But a “Black Agenda” is needed.

Roger House

Accompanying an article about the Supreme Court affirmative action decision, a photo illustration of a Black person holding a burning diploma.

FIGHTING ON

Affirmative Action Is Gutted. Now’s the Time for Reparations

As the dust from the Supreme Court decision settles, Black political leaders should explore a new agenda of restitution for the unjust enrichment from slavery and Jim Crow.

Roger House