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How ‘Medical Gaslighting’ Ignores Black Women With Long COVID

Dr. Margot Gage Witvliet, PhD, developed Long COVID in 2020, facing medical gaslighting and discovering shared experiences in dozens of women & BIPOC. Dr. Gage Witvliet learned that medical gaslighting is an insidious phenomenon which disproportionately impacts women and BIPOC. Medical professionals frequently tell female patients with Long COVID and other invisible illnesses that their symptoms are “all in their heads” while treating male counterparts with contrasting, scientifically sound approaches.

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The Evolution Of The Black Vote And Projections For The 2024 Election Cycle

The evolution of the Black vote in the United States has seen significant shifts over the decades, shaped by various social, political, and economic factors.

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‘Romeo & Juliet’ play starring Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers faces ‘barrage of racial abuse’

Tom Holland and Francesca Amewaduh-Rivers

The Jamie Lloyd Company has responded to racist comments spreading online after announcing the cast of its upcoming Romeo and Juliet play.

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Meet Zach Van Harris Jr., the South Dakota Historian Unearthing the State’s African American History

Zach Van Harris

by Jonathan Kelley and Lydia Moran, ArtsMidwest Zach Van Harris Jr. is a fountain of names. They come running out of him in a steady current.  There’s Oscar Micheaux, the versatile, resilient filmmaker whose…

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Beyoncé Just Covered the Beatles In the Most Authentic Way: By Honoring Black History

Beyonce’s new album has surprised and enthralled fans while paying homage to this country’s undeniable black history.

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As Black Mayor Handles Bridge Tragedy, Racists Blow Dog Whistle

After the collapse of the Francis Scott Bridge on March 26, 2024, Mayor Brandon Scott’s response received a slew of racist comments online. Mayor Scott’s discussion with members of the media about the tragedy elicited an outpouring of hate speech from white supremacists on social media sites such as “X,” formerly known as “Twitter.”

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‘A talented, goofy kid’: family of Ryan Gainer, autistic teen killed by police, speak out

Ryan Gainer

The family of Ryan Gainer, who was killed by police earlier this month, remember his personality in wake of the tragedy.

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Black veterans with PTSD may face a higher risk of rehospitalization after a stroke

Black soldier

A recent study reveals health disparities faced by Black Americans who have served their country’s military.

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6 Massachusetts teens charged in racial bullying incident with mock slave auction on Snapchat

Massachusetts state police

Swift action has been taken against a group of Massachusetts teens who posted about a fake slave auction on social media.

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Elon Musk Keeps Spreading a Very Specific Kind of Racism

Elon Musk

Since purchasing Twitter, Elon Musk has continued to let racist activity flourish–and is now contributing to that activity.

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