by Lance Roller II | 8 Oct 2025 | History, United States
The U.S. military has a long history of racial discrimination. The Trump administration’s disdain for diversity in the military is nothing new. Montford Point Marine John Thompson in front of a portrait of him in uniform at his home in Greensboro, N.C. on 3...
by Lance Roller II | 24 Jul 2024 | Decoder Replay, Sports
The Olympics are the pinnacle of an athletic career. But after athletes step off the podium a deeper challenge awaits. Who are they when the uniforms come off? Olympic rower Christine Roper (frontside) hugging her teammate as they celebrate their gold medal victory....
by Lance Roller II | 29 Apr 2024 | Art, Media Literacy, Science
Ailments affect all kinds of people. But images doctors see in their textbooks and research journals don’t often reflect that. AI just makes it worse. Two medical illustrations by artist Ni-ka Ford. On the left is a depiction of botox injections. On the right is...
by Lance Roller II | 5 Mar 2024 | History, United States, University of Toronto Journalism Fellows
Thousands of Black Marines fought in World War II. But they had to fight for the right to do so. Now their nation wants to honor them, if they can be found. Montford Point Marines attend a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington...