As Long As Racism Persists, Sports Will Always Be Political
On Wednesday, the Milwaukee Bucks shook the NBA when they refused to participate in a playoff game in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. In…
Movement For Black Lives Joins Jewish Groups In New Statement Against Anti-Semitism
Eight prominent American racial justice organizations have formed a new coalition with progressive Jewish groups called “United Against Hate” to fight anti-Semitism as the presidential election nears, according to a…
Pinterest Appoints First Black Board Member Following Racism Allegations
Pinterest has named the first Black member to the social media network’s board of directors, following allegations of racism at the company. Andrea Wishom, president at Skywalker Holdings and formerly…
An Elite Consulting Firm Said ‘Black Lives Matter,’ But Staffers Never Got The Message
After four months of working for the small management consulting firm Red Associates in New York City, Funke Sangodeyi felt like something was “off.” Sangodeyi, who has a bachelor’s degree…
Why Kamala Harris’ Rise Is So Remarkable
As the sexist and racist attacks against Kamala Harris pile on, there’s one line of criticism that is particularly ripe for debunking. That’s the idea that Harris, Joe Biden’s running…
Black Lives Matter Toronto calls for police defunding, protesters charged
The group renewed calls for police defunding after three protesters were arrested, detained and charged during protests Saturday. To read more: … source
Black Women With Natural Hairstyles Less Likely To Get Job Interviews, Study Reveals
Black women with natural hairstyles, such as Afros, braids or twists, are often perceived as less professional than Black women with straightened hair, a new study has revealed. The research,…
Instead Of Painting Over Black Lives Matter Graffiti, This Church Memorialized The Message
Usually, when the Portland, Oregon, church Imago Dei gets graffitied, the staff is quick to paint over it. This time was different: On June 3, at the beginning of massive…
Donald Trump’s Long History Of Racism Laid Bare In New Ad
The spot released by the progressive PAC MeidasTouch late Friday highlights some of Trump’s many offensive comments and actions before and during his time in the White House ― including…
How White Parents Can Talk About Race With Their Children Of Color
Amid the racial reckoning of the past few months, many parents have pledged to help build an anti-racist future for their children. While white parents have traditionally had the privilege…