Race

5 white guys file a ‘reverse discrimination’ lawsuit against Diddy’s Revolt TV

They claim they weren’t black enough or young enough.

On Mar 22, 2017 by Christine Friar

Immigrants commit fewer crimes than Trump wants you to believe

Yes, even undocumented immigrants.

On Mar 22, 2017

Lingerie shop refuses to take down body-positive campaign after landlord complains

‘It’s real, and it’s women and it’s us.’

On Mar 21, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Trump supporters ask to #BoycottHawaii—and it spectacularly backfires

People in Hawaii are like, ‘Please do.’

On Mar 16, 2017 by Jessica Machado

Hate crimes rose over 20 percent during 2016—thanks in part to Trump

Attacks against Muslim and LGBTQ people have increased the most.

On Mar 15, 2017 by Ana Valens

Hackers took over a third-party app and posted swastikas all over Twitter

You may also be vulnerable.

On Mar 15, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Kansas lawmaker casually compares Planned Parenthood to Nazis

Then he doubles down: ‘I think the Nazis ought to be incensed by the comparison.’

On Mar 14, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

No, the woman in the viral BBC video of interrupting kids is not the nanny

Consider why you thought that.

On Mar 10, 2017 by Jessica Machado

Nike is making a performance hijab

The company is designing to Muslim athletes’ needs.

On Mar 7, 2017 by Jessica Machado

ICE agents nab father while dropping off his daughter at school

His 13-year-old daughter, who filmed the incident, can be heard sobbing as he is handcuffed and placed in an unmarked car.

On Mar 4, 2017

#WCW Kat Blaque is the sobering conscience we need

From YouTube to MTV, Blaque’s unpacking these trying times.

On Mar 1, 2017 by Carly Lanning

Howard University vandalized after school president meets with Trump, DeVos

‘Welcome to Trump plantation,’ one instance of graffiti reads.

On Feb 28, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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

Trump says ‘sometimes it’s the reverse’ about anti-Semitic attacks

Many are confused—and angry—about what the president’s implying.

On Feb 28, 2017 by Jessica Machado

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