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Thursday, November 11, 2021

Inclusivity and Black Influence Won the Night at the CFDA Awards

What happens when there are more seats at the proverbial table? In the case of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), it has meant that “diversity and inclusion” can be more than just fashionable rhetoric. The past several years have seen the organization become increasingly diverse, from its membership,…

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You Are a Soldier, but You're a Human First

This Veterans Day 2021, in honor of and thanks for the service of so many Black Veterans, former service-members share their thoughts and perspectives on their time in the military and the aftermath.

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Pittsburgh Following Philly In Attempt to Ban Petty Traffic Stops

Earlier this year, Philly passed so-called driver equity legislation, banning its police from pulling people over for petty offenses that disproportionately impact Black residents and can lead to violence.

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse Cries During His Testimony

The one moment in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial that is dominating the news cycle isn’t Monday’s testimony from survivor Gaige Grosskreutz himself.

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Black Fifth Grader’s Suicide Blamed on Bullying

It’s hard to imagine a more tragic story: A 10-year-old Black girl in Utah died by suicide after being bullied by classmates in a school district that had been investigated for ignoring racism in its classrooms.

The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Isabella “Izzy” Tichenor was a fifth grader in the Davis School…

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Pride & Prejudice: Exploring Black LGBTQ+ Histories and Cultures

  In the rich tapestry of history, the threads of Black LGBTQ+ narratives have often been overlooked. This journey into their stories is an ...