160 years after Juneteenth 1865: Racism, misogyny, harmful public policy, and destruction of lives

160 years after Juneteenth 1865: Racism, misogyny, harmful public policy, and destruction of lives

R.L. Byrd is an author known for his two novels, “Looking For Sweet Love” and “Black Coffee.” In this piece, he argues that 160 years after Juneteenth, the U.S. has entered a new era of racial and gender-based “Deconstruction,” as civil rights and diversity gains are being systematically dismantled under the current administration.