SNL’s ‘The Day Beyonce Turned Black’ spoof hits a nerve
Saturday Night Live takes on the Beyonce backlash—and wins.
On Feb 15, 2016 by Alexandra Samuels
Black Love Day is the Valentine’s Day alternative celebrating black love
The celebration that’s affirmed black lives for over two decades is now online.
On Feb 13, 2016 by Deron Dalton
20 years later, O.J. Simpson is still a big story
Why is O.J. Simpson everywhere right now?
On Feb 8, 2016 by Barrett Holmes Pitner
How the Internet is keeping black history alive
Resurrecting some of the forgotten stories for Black History Month.
On Feb 3, 2016 by Barrett Holmes Pitner
Black Futures Month imagines what’s next for black lives
‘We aspire to use art to imagine what the future of black life looks like.’
On Feb 1, 2016 by Deron Dalton
11-year-old girl is collecting 1,000 books featuring black girl protagonists
#1000BlackGirlBooks is halfway to its goal.
On Jan 26, 2016 by Catherine Scott
How Gina Rodriguez uses Instagram to shine a light on Hollywood’s Latino actors
She’s calling it #MovementMondays, and she’s starting with Oscar Isaac.
On Jan 25, 2016 by Christine Friar
Why Chris Rock shouldn’t boycott the Oscars
For the past 88 years, many have used the awards ceremony to bring attention to important causes.
On Jan 20, 2016 by Gillian Branstetter
Black Lives Matter activists fight for MLK’s legacy with racial justice demands
‘We want to recognize the dream is not realized.’
On Jan 18, 2016 by Deron Dalton
Rawcus, the anonymous rapper from ‘White People Crazy,’ is ready to unmask himself
He’s back with ‘White People Crazy 2.’
On Jan 8, 2016 by David Britton
Reporter’s ill-advised blackface portraits met with brilliant takedown
This could not have gone worse.
On Jan 7, 2016 by Marisa Kabas
White guys aren’t the only ones who can save the world
The world is diverse—and our superheroes should be too.
On Dec 31, 2015 by Tim Carmody
5 reasons why 2015 was the year of the social justice warrior
Social justice issues dominated the year, from race to sexual identity and beyond.
On Dec 26, 2015 by Matthew Rozsa
Harry Potter stage play ‘The Cursed Child’ gets its big three actors
In ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,’ Hermione is black, Harry is blond, and Ron is no longer a redhead.
On Dec 21, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Idris Elba’s rumored link to ‘Dark Tower’ movie sparks racial backlash
Is this a story where the character’s original ethnicity matters?
On Dec 10, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski
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