Posts Tagged ‘Representation’
Nichelle Nichols, trailblazing ‘Star Trek’ actress, dies at 89
Nichelle Nichols, actor famed for her role as Uhura in Star Trek, has passed naturally according to a social media post by her son.
Read More‘We need more representation’: Inuit sister models from Yellowknife appear in Vogue
Black Inuit sisters Linda and Evangeline Charlie were thrilled to discover a photo from an editorial photoshoot published on PhotoVogue.
Read MoreSurvey Finds Congress’s Talent Pipeline Flush With Wealthy Students From Elite Schools
Congressional interns are likely to be disproportionately white, well-educated, and from wealthy families according to a recent survey.
Read MoreMike Grier becomes the first Black general manager in NHL history
Years playing, scouting, and coaching gave Mike Grier the experience to be the NHL’s first Black GM, where he’ll lead the San Jose Sharks.
Read MoreKetanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first Black woman Supreme Court justice in US History
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has been officially confirmed to the Supreme Court as the first Black woman justice in U.S. history after the Senate voted on Thursday.
Read MoreLudacris’s latest project celebrates the joy and complexities of Black girlhood
14 years in the making, Karma’s World is rapper Ludacris’s passion project to fill a representation void he discovered as a father to daughters. Reception to the animated show about Karma, a girl who aspires to be a musician, has been positive.
Read More11 Photo Stories On Black History That Will Challenge Your View Of The World
As stunning as they are powerful, these photos examine black history through a different lens, proving a picture really is worth 1,000 words.
Read MoreMeet Emilie Kouatchou, Broadway’s 1st Black Christine in ‘Phantom of the Opera’
By Randi Richardson, NBC News Kouatchou opens up about taking over a historic role and the significance of Black representation on Broadway. Broadway’s groundbreaking musical “Phantom of the Opera” has once again made history. The musical is the longest-running show on Broadway, celebrating 34 years last month. It marked the milestone by debuting its first…
Read MoreTech Firm Uses White Actors to Portray Black People
Murison Inc. conducts corporate diversity training but some question its tactics.
Read MoreNorthwestern State University of Louisiana Chooses Its 1st Black President in Its 137-Year History
The University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously for Dr. Marcus Jones, who has worked at NSU for 23 years.
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