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Gaslighting, A “Snapped” Woman, & A Smashed Car — Amanda Peet Takes You Inside <...

Where Are Our Leaders? How Democrats Are Really Disappointing Protestors

Before You Check In On Your Black Friend, Read This

Elizabeth Gulino

Every Movement Needs A Soundtrack. This Is Ours.

by Ineye Komonibo

6 Atlanta Officers Were Charged For Pulling Student Protestors Ou...

On Saturday night, a viral video showed authorities in Atlanta using excessive force to pull two people from a car during protests over the death of George

by Sarah Midkiff

This Is A Graduation. No Wonder They Wore Caps & Gowns.

It was a striking image, even if the subject’s pose and attire were familiar: Gorgeously dressed in bright white sneakers and a flowing blue gown, the yo

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Why Ivanka Trump Brought Her Purse To A Tear-Gassing

In a head-spinning piece of political propaganda, President Donald Trump delivered a speech in the Rose Garden yesterday, in which he vowed to send the mil

by Natalie Gontcharova

How You Can Support Black People Today, Tomorrow & Forever

This year has brought more sadness and hardship among the Black community. Not only have Black people been forced to mourn the deaths of family and friends

by Jessica Morgan

Rubber Bullets Were Called “Too Dangerous For Crowds” In 2002. Po...

People are protesting across the country right now, demanding change after the killing of George Floyd. Although many of these protests are peaceful, in se

by Elizabeth Gulino

What To Wear (& Not Wear) When Protesting

On Monday, President Trump gave an order to utilize tear gas and flash grenades outside of the White House against a group of individuals peacefully protes

Facebook Employees Staged A Virtual Walkout

This story was originally published on June 1, 2020. Yesterday, dozens of Facebook employees participated in a virtual walkout protesting the company’s i

Why So Many TikTok Creators Changed Their Profile Pictures

Across the country, people are organizing, donating, and protesting police brutality and institutional racism. The #BlackLivesMatter hashtag has become a p

by Michelle Santiago...

Tuning In For Black Joy

Like millions of Black people around the world, I’ve spent the past few days cycling through a range of heavy emotions. Generation after generation, perp

by Ineye Komonibo

The Best Netflix Movies Based On True Stories

by Elena Nicolaou

A Blank Post Isn’t Enough: Here Are Useful Ways To Use Your...

If you woke up this morning confused about your Instagram feed being shrouded in darkness thanks to black squares posted on many people’s timelines, you?

The Insurrection Act Is A Historic Tool For Racist Violence — No ...

On the seventh evening of protests sparked by the death of George Floyd, President Donald Trump was set to address the press and the people in the White Ho

by Sarah Midkiff

The Music Industry Is Hosting An Industry-Wide Blackout In Solida...

The ripple effect of George Floyd’s death at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department has led to a global call for the end of white supremacy. Civi

by Ineye Komonibo

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