Derek Chauvin Is on Trial. George Floyd Is Not on Trial.
On May 25, 2020, Derek Chauvin was the police officer who kneeled on the back of George Floyd’s neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds and...
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Emotions Run High as Witnesses Testify Against Derek Chauvin
The emotionally intense murder trial against Derek Chauvin has begun, here’s what notable witnesses have described so far.
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Where Do We Go From Here?: Community Building and Organizing
It’s still time to put in work y’all!
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From Silence To Statements: NCAA Gymnastics Movements for Justice
How college gymnastics teams are standing up for what they believe in.
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5 Black Women Who Paved the Way For Us All
Have you ever felt frustrated when looking at history books? It seems that they’re always mentioning the same kind of people. Do you know...
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It’s the Appropriation For Me
While the concept of cultural appropriation has been defined as when the dominant culture uses the objects and elements from a marginalized...
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Becoming Anti-Racist
As a young biracial woman, I have always been extremely aware of the systemic racism that has been around forever. It is a problem that has...
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5 Black Female Owned Depop Shops to Support
Buying your clothes through Depop is a great way to support small businesses, as well as individuals who use the site as a way to make...
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Black History Month: African American Muslims
Black History Month celebrates the amazing men and women of this country, and Black Muslim Americans have a special space.
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The Truth Behind “Ain’t Yo Mama” Aunt Jemima
Picture this: it’s Saturday morning, you wake up to the smell of fresh pancakes and are instantly overcome with joy. You leap down the...
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Sister Citizen
Sister Citizen: Shame, Stereotypes, and Black Women in America is a book that explores the intersectional politics of being both Black and...
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Book Recommendations by Black Authors
Reading is a form of escape and a pleasure that many of us enjoy, and when we’re done reading a really good book we tend to go online for...
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A History of Solidarity: The Black and Asian Community
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Asian community has experienced an increase in racism and discrimination verbally and...
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Activism in Professional Sports and the Black Women Who Paved the Way for It
Sports has become an increasingly important platform for the Black Lives Matter movement and the advancement of social justice as a whole...
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Why You Should Support Black-Owned Businesses
With the Black Lives Matter movement gaining attention this past summer, so did the word of supporting black-owned businesses. But this...
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Black Artists Working Today that You Should Know About
As we reflect on Black History Month, it’s important to remember that we need to celebrate Black lives all year round. Here are some...
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How I Support Black History Month
It goes without saying that Black history is something that should be celebrated, taught, and understood regardless of what month it is...
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Black History Month as a Biracial Girl
As a proud biracial girl, navigating the world today can be kind of hard. So in honor of Black History Month, let's talk about it!
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Why American Music is Black Music
And why you should care.
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Being an Ally during Black History Month (and All Year Round)
February is Black History Month, and given the events of the past year, it is more important than ever for allies of the black community to...
