Topic: James Crowley

Amid Trayvon Martin case, Obama hosts screening of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

On Thursday night, President Obama introduces a screening of 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' released 50 years ago. With emotions high over the Trayvon Martin killing, is this a teachable moment on race?

Henry Louis Gates arrest was avoidable says new report

Henry Louis Gates, the Harvard professor arrested last year by Sgt. James Crowley, could have been avoided, according to a review of the case.

One president to bind them all

A year into his term as the first nonwhite US president, Obama has played down the issue of race relations. Jump-starting the economy is what will best serve Americans of all backgrounds.

A year into Obama’s presidency, is America postracial?

Whites like to think so, but black Americans know better. Still, give Obama credit for making progress.

Racist undertones of the 'socialist' epithet

With the Nobel Peace Prize, President Obama joins the company of fellow laureates Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King. But he already shares with them the more dubious distinction of being assailed as a socialist.

Violence mars 'Atlanta Housewives' show. Will Obama respond?

The death of Ashley “A.J.” Jewell follows the killing of an honors student in Chicago. Some African Americans criticize Obama for not addressing black-on-black violence.

Wilson won't apologize to Congress. Why should he?

Who learned what in Gates race debate

The flap over the arrest of the black Harvard scholar sparked a spirited national discussion, but did it turn out to be a ‘teachable moment’?

Obama's poll numbers dive bomb toward Earth

Since beer summit, America has seen 'two good people'

Gates can joke about the incident now, he said Sunday. Crowley has shown respect toward the man he once arrested.

Obama beer summit provides gold mine for comedians

Was there a better way to conduct Gates-Crowley debate?

The national discourse over the Harvard professor's arrest, fueled by bloggers and media, was torrid. Some who leaped into the fray got burned.

Historic beer summit probably not as influential as Yalta conference

Obama's 'teachable moment' on race

Whether the nation has learned from the Gates-Crowely confrontation is hard to judge, but the president was also a pupil in this case.

Obama: Beer summit is not a beer summit so don't call it that!

'Beer summit' goes smoothly - but the saga goes on

Media barred from Obama beer summit - reporters sad

Reflections on race

Four writers share experiences that shaped their views.

To Obama, Crowley, Gates: 'Please, let some good come out of this'

At picnic, Obama will be serving beer for a reason

The president's choice of beverages is an attempt to erase cultural lines between Gates and Crowley – and to strike a folksy note with Americans.

Professor and policeman to join Obama at picnic table peace talks

What should have happened in Gates confrontation?

Police experts say Gates probably overreacted. But Sergeant Crowley appeared to let the situation spiral out of control, they add.

Even after 911 tape released in Gates case, questions linger

The woman who placed the call never said anything about black men breaking into Professor Gates's house. So how did it get into Sergeant Crowley's report?

How Cambridge police stared down a president

The police union's combative press conference Friday was an example of how the profession closes ranks in times of trouble.

Gates, race, and 'driving while black'