Couple sent to prison for terrorizing black child’s birthday party
They waved Confederate flags and aimed a shotgun at partygoers.
On Feb 28, 2017 by Samantha Grasso
Forget the Oscar mixup—it’s time we give ‘Moonlight’ the attention it deserves
Of course a film that breaks both gay and black stereotypes was overshadowed by a silly mistake.
On Feb 27, 2017 by Janessa Robinson
Trump rings in Black History Month by possibly not knowing who Frederick Douglass is
This is not how you talk about someone you’re aware of.
On Feb 1, 2017 by Jaya Saxena
Black millennial Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha with glam selfies
The #BlackOutEid hashtag is full of pride and slayage.
On Sep 12, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
Protests at South African high school set off international conversation about black hair
People are calling to #StopRacismAtPretoriaGirlsHighSchool.
On Aug 29, 2016 by Jaya Saxena
Movement builds to #FreeBresha as teen endures jail for killing abusive father
Bresha Meadows’s mother says she saved the family from decades of abuse.
On Aug 19, 2016 by Jaya Saxena, Mary Emily O’Hara
Black transgender woman dies after being shot 10 days ago
The community is furious, saying police didn’t tell them.
On Jul 14, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
Black man is pulled over for basically owning a home in a nice neighborhood
They even drive to one man’s house to prove it.
On Jun 22, 2016 by Lyz Lenz
Twitter users ask: Why isn’t Juneteenth a national holiday?
Today marks 150 years of celebrating slavery’s abolition.
On Jun 19, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
Is social media enabling black girl-on-girl violence?
How much does racism, stigma, bullying, and sites like World Star Hip Hop contribute to this epidemic?
On May 31, 2016 by Tiffanie Drayton
Diversity in fashion is better but still terrible, says new survey
The industry still hasn’t caught up with its consumers.
On May 6, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
Melissa Harris-Perry apologizes for letting down #nerdland fans
‘If I could have held on longer I would have.’
On Apr 5, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
When K-pop culturally appropriates
Why Korean pop music doesn’t mind stealing from black culture.
On Apr 2, 2016 by Sherry Tucci
Hillary Clinton wins North Carolina primary
North Carolina gave Clinton the majority of 107 of its delegates.
On Mar 15, 2016 by Eric Geller
Pro-choice activists use social media to commemorate Roe v. Wade’s 43rd anniversary
These groups want to make 2016 the biggest year yet for pro-choice activism.
On Jan 15, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
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