‘Swirl culture’ gets a new interracial dating site with SwirlMingle
The rise of relationships between black women and white men helped inspire the controversial new website.
On Dec 10, 2015 by Mary Emily O’Hara
Activists want more coverage of ex-cop facing sexual assault charges against 13 women
Daniel Holtzclaw is accused of sexually assaulting 13 women on the job.
On Dec 9, 2015 by Deron Dalton
Meet the filmmakers raising funds for the first teen comedy about black girls
Lauren Domino and Angela Tucker are kickstarting a teen movie—but this one’s in color.
On Nov 28, 2015 by Nayomi Reghay
Why the Internet cannot defend the #AssaultAtSpringValleyHigh
Officer Fields came. He saw. He brutalized.
On Oct 28, 2015 by Derrick Clifton
Taylor Swift still doesn’t get it—never touch a Black person’s hair without asking
Black hair is beautiful. But that doesn’t mean it’s yours to pet
On Oct 23, 2015 by Derrick Clifton
How #TrustBlackWomen pushes back against racially-motivated anti-abortion activism
The campaign addresses rumors that black women commit “genocide” by having abortions.
On Oct 16, 2015 by Mary Emily O’Hara
Your neighborhood watch app is racist
What happens when apps created for ‘safety’ perpetuate bigotry?
On Oct 16, 2015 by Derrick Clifton
The 22 trans women murdered in 2015
Trans women of color are being disproportionately murdered.
On Oct 15, 2015 by Deron Dalton
Jim Webb, affirmative action, and the Democratic Party’s racial amnesia
It’s 2015—and the Democrats are still debating affirmative action?
On Oct 14, 2015 by Derrick Clifton
The real reason why Raven-Symoné criticized ‘Black-sounding’ names
Raven-Symone deserves to be called out. But she also deserves help.
On Oct 12, 2015 by Derrick Clifton
The harsh lessons I’ve learned as a black woman dating online
It wasn’t until making myself vulnerable to strangers that I realized just how different I am.
On Oct 7, 2015 by Wagatwe Wanjuki
Lil Dicky’s ‘$ave Dat Money’ video reveals an ugly truth about hip-hop and race
Instead of saving dat money, Lil Dicky should check his privilege.
On Sep 18, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez
Why the success of the Williams Sisters is a testament to black resilience
They’ve beaten the odds—both on and off the court.
On Sep 8, 2015 by Derrick Clifton
Black Girls Are Magic literary mag leads to accusations of stolen brand
The #BlackGirlsAreMagic movement wants credit where credit is due.
On Sep 8, 2015 by Marisa Kabas
Happy #BeyDay! Michelle Obama (and everyone else) wishes Beyoncé a happy birthday
Happy 34th birthday to the Internet’s most meme-able pop star.
On Sep 4, 2015 by Marianne Kirby
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