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Democrats’ Black Male Voter Problem
Candidates like Stacey Abrams make big claims about their electability–if only Black men will head to the polls this November.
Redefining What Nerd Culture Looks Like
Nerd culture hasn’t traditionally been invited for people of color, but one Black cosplay group has proved they belong there, too.
A Black pastor sues the police who arrested him while watering his neighbors’ flowers
The Black community has faced suspicion while walking, working, shopping, driving, or watering a neighbor’s flowers as in this recent story.
‘Sidney’ Tackles The Not-So-Comfortable Conversations About A Black Cinema Icon
The upcoming documentary about Sidney Poitier delves into sometimes uncomfortable questions as it examines the actor’s real life.
Black gay community concerned monkeypox response is inadequate
Some Black gay men have criticized doctors for ignoring their monkey pox symptoms, while others have yet to receive critical information.
Two Barbers, a YouTube Channel and the Truth About Race at the Racetrack
Rasi Harper and Maurice Davis reveal the inner workings of horse racing, including complex race dynamics, to their YouTube viewers,
Governor Murphy Signs Bipartisan Bill Establishing Black Heritage Trail in New Jersey
New Jersey has passed a bill that will create a Black History Heritage Trail dedicated to the state’s historic Black figures.
After a Black man is fatally shot in bed by officers, Ohio police change policy on late-night warrants
Police have killed yet another Black person while serving a nighttime warrant. This time, policies have changed immediately.
Black Fashion Designer Claims Luxury Brand Balenciaga ‘Borrowed’ His Design
Fashioned designer Lamont Stapleton is the latest Black creator to discover that someone else has stolen his ideas to turn a profit.
Teddy Bears and Racial Justice: How St. Louis Became a Laboratory for Social Work
St. Louis is as representative as any city of America’s racist past, but the city could also become a symbol of how to move forward.
Queen Elizabeth’s death revives criticism of Britain’s legacy of colonialism
While some mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth the II, the others recognize her connections to slavery and other human rights violations.
Bernard Shaw, CNN’s chief anchor for 20 years, dies at 82
The passing of trailblazing news anchor Bernard Shaw, who worked for CNN for two decades, has inspired kind words from former coworkers.
Original ‘Lord of the Rings’ cast joins Amazon in pushing back against ‘Rings of Power’ racist criticism
After Amazon debuted a new Lord of the Ring series, some criticized the decision to cast people of color as Tolkien characters.
Florence Nightingale’s Rival Gets the Last Laugh
While Florence Nightingale is known to many, her Black counterpart, Mary Seacole, has been lost to history. Until now, that is.
Academy Museum’s Show on Black Cinema Raises Questions About Who It’s For
An exhibit in LA’s Academy Museum promises to focus on early Black cinema, but one critic wonders whether it targets white audiences too much.
Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges says she doesn’t fear ‘backlash’ with her new ‘inspiring’ children’s book
Ruby Bridges stresses the importance of speaking about her experiences as a Black girl and woman, which she does in her new book.
NYC to host landmark exhibition honoring Black lives lost to racial injustice
The Say Their Names Memorial, an exhibit dedicated to victims of police violence, will next be displayed in New York City.
MSNBC Films Announces ‘Model America’ Documentary Series
Model America will tell the story of one New Jersey community in the aftermath of a Phillip Pannell’s killing by a white police officer.
Nannie Helen Burroughs, trailblazing Black teacher and labor organizer
Black women like Nannie Helen Burroughs were instrumental in fighting for labor rights for all Americans but especially those marginalized.
