Writing about Race (Without Fear)

By John Streamas

More than a century ago, W. E. B. Du Bois wrote that the greatest issue facing the United States in the twentieth century would be the problem of the color line. I think most people of color would agree that the color line remains the greatest issue in the current century. So when the time comes to discuss it, what can we as writers say?

Aside from urging writers not to be racist, I won’t presume to dictate an answer. But I can suggest an important guideline: Be careful...