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Colorism is driving women of color to use harmful skin lightening products, says new study

Due to discriminatory European beauty standards, numerous women of color (namely Black women) are turning to harmful skin-lightening products.

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Angelina Jolie says racial disparity in health care has ‘endangered’ her children of color

Angelina Jolie, who has adopted several children internationally, speaks out about the treatment her children receive in medical settings.

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Some Black Twitter users hope this app will be a safe space

For Black social media users hoping for a safe space and a new home in the aftermath of Elon Musk’s Twitter, Spill might be the answer.

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Why Some Companies Are Saying ‘Diversity and Belonging’ Instead of ‘Diversity and Inclusion’

One consulting agency is among the organizations aiming to make everyone feel welcome in the workplace rather than fostering division.

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Democracy for Black Americans Is Under Attack

Democracy For Blacks Under Attack

The National Urban League annual State of Black America report cites hate crimes against Black Americans on the rise and along with extremist views in government. These are concerning for all Americans who value democracy.

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Tucker Carlson leaves a toxic legacy at Fox News. What’s next?

Far-right talk show host, Tucker Carlson, has been let go by Fox News. Carlson has a long history of racial bigotry. He took content from online white nationalists to build up an appetite for fringe theories in the Fox News audience, according to Media Matters for America.

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How 2020’s racial unrest led four friends to create a scholarship for Black students

Nziffa, with input from her three childhood best friends, created a scholarship for their alma mater in Camden, Caesar Rodney High School. 

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Florida’s 6-week abortion ban will disproportionately impact Latina and Black women, advocates say

Advocates worry the Florida’s new law would result in more people of color being forced to carry unwanted pregnancies to term

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott seeks pardon for man convicted in murder of Black Lives Matter protester

Texas Governor Greg Abbott seeks pardon for a man convicted in the murder of a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020.

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Kamala Harris, at Former Slave Port in Ghana, Ties Past to Present

The vice president reflected on the past and the United States’ connection with Africa during an international visit.

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