Ancestry.com ad tries to sell slavery as romance—not rape
The site has pulled the ad, but not before insulting all Black Americans.
On Apr 19, 2019 by Samira Sadeque
‘What about Flint, Puerto Rico, Black churches,’ people ask after Trump pledges aid to France
There are few things in our own country that still need addressing.
On Apr 17, 2019 by Samira Sadeque
Video shows a Black transgender woman being brutally beaten in public
Police are investigating it as a hate crime.
On Apr 15, 2019 by Samira Sadeque
ADOS wants reparations—but at what cost?
Critics say the movement is trying to stop Black people from going to the polls.
On Apr 12, 2019 by Tiffanie Drayton
‘Racist’ chocolate Easter ducks pulled from shelves
The supermarket has since replaced the collection.
On Apr 10, 2019 by Samira Sadeque
White woman criticized for opening ‘clean’ Chinese restaurant
There’s a xenophobic history in calling Chinese food unhealthy.
On Apr 9, 2019 by Alex Dalbey
People defending Stephen Miller against white nationalist claim are missing the point
Being Jewish has nothing to do with it.
On Apr 9, 2019 by David Covucci
Palestinian-American fed up with store-bought hummus delights Twitter with her recipe
Hummus for under $5 in under five minutes? Hell, yes!
On Apr 4, 2019 by Samira Sadeque
‘White power’ symbol found at civil rights center fire was same one used by Christchurch shooter (updated)
The center once hosted Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr.
On Apr 3, 2019 by Samira Sadeque
The LGBTQ and Black communities deserve real answers about the Jussie Smollett case
The resolution feels as unresolved and disheartening as the Mueller report.
On Mar 26, 2019 by Nico Lang
Rapper Tone Loc detained after confronting teen in Confederate flag hat
‘How are you going to wear that in front of a Black man?’
On Mar 26, 2019 by Alex Dalbey
Daniel Caesar dons cape for whiteness—and gets canceled
The Grammy-winner defends YesJulz, and picks a puzzling hill to die on.
On Mar 20, 2019 by Kahron Spearman
Colorado’s first openly LGBTQ Black state rep has the best dating profile
The ad finishes with what they could do together.
On Mar 15, 2019 by Alex Dalbey
The Wing’s inclusive, exclusive approach to diversity
Can a luxe, Instagrammable space with membership dues really be accessible to everyone? The Wing is trying.
On Mar 12, 2019 by Nayomi Reghay
Restaurant review-bombed after manager called N-word by boss
Even regulars are editing old reviews to one-star.
On Mar 11, 2019 by Alex Dalbey
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