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Mental health treatment is a Black tradition, white people just took credit for it

Black and in Vietnam, my hair is not a spectacle

The debate over whether we can enjoy Kanye West’s music is frustrating, but necessary

Being a Black educator doesn’t mean you aren’t teaching anti-Blackness

Kaepernick isn’t the only reason working with the NFL is making a deal with the devil

Black men – we need to take the racist online harassment of Black women more seriously

When does defending one’s reputation become a ploy to avoid addressing faults?

Coverage of sex work keeps making white women dangerous victims in the name of progress

‘Mixed-ish’ and the anti-Black myth of post-racial insulated societies

‘A Million Little Things’ powerfully reflects the truth of many Black folk’s mental health struggle

Sexual assault programs must address racial power dynamics & acknowledge the history of racist lies about assault

Moving to South Africa meant my race was different, but not the realities of racism

School district investigates teachers after displaying nooses as “back to school” necklaces in class

Dem leaders join smear campaign against Congresswoman Omar for her critiques of AIPAC & Israel

Zora Neale Hurston helped create 1st mass-produced Black doll that wasn’t just a painted white one

Kansas HS dance coach prevents Black student from performing because her skin is “too dark”

Mother of MAGA hat wearing teen who terrorized Indigenous man blames “Black Muslims”

Britain’s non-white workers earn £3.2bn less than their white peers every year for same work

Violent protests against wealth inequality in France continue, but many capitalize on economic anxiety for nationalist ends

Stacey Abrams & Andrew Gillum officially withdraw from historic races shaped by voter suppression, racism

Beyoncé buys complete control of Ivy Park from mogul Philip Green following claims of sexual harassment

How anti-Blackness fuels my eating disorder

Party of Trump tightens control of the Senate, the House becomes Democratic again, and progressives clench notable wins

Pittsburgh residents protest Trump’s visit after synagogue shooting over racist rhetoric

Racist white woman arrested after targeting Black child with letter: “This is a white neighborhood.”

White supremacist kills 11 at synagogue following hate-filled week of mail bombs and Black people executed at Kroger

Georgia continues voter suppression tactics while denying they are taking place

Florida International University right wing student group under fire over racist messages and rape jokes

Could the UFC have prevented huge brawl after McGregor’s defeat by addressing his racism?

Ontario Judge gives light sentence to Black offender citing systemic racism

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