While researching skin-lightening creams, I started to wonder if fair as in “just,” fair as in “beautiful,” and fair as in “light-complexioned” were etymologically linked. According to the...

When you tell me that you like my skirt, or dress, or leggings, what do you really mean? Do I look weird to you? Do you find my colors and contours unusual? Have you never seen this combination of...

Professor Kleiner: Last Wednesday you submitted a letter to the editor that explained and defended your use of the N-word during a class on James Baldwin. I understand that some people will disregard...