In the most shocking political upset this week, 28 year old Latina and self-described democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez beat the 4th highest ranking Democrat in Congress, Rep. Joe Crowley in New York’s 14th congressional district.
By Blake Simons Oakland has made national news for ridiculous displays of whiteness again, and this time it wasn’t because of BBQ Becky. In a viral video, a white man named Henry Sintay, since infamously dubbed “Jogger Joe,” can be seen destroying a houseless Black man named Drew’s tent and belongings by throwing them into […]
by Tynesha M. McCullers While reporting on the border crisis, political commentator, Rachel Maddow, began crying about the “tender age” children being placed in shelters on the border. Since breaking down on air, people have applauded this woman’s vulnerability and humanity in the midst of this national crisis. She’s been praised for being compassionate and […]
The White House Press Secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, was asked to leave a Virginia restaurant called Red Hen because she worked for the Trump administration. The event ignited a social media debate about whether businesses should discriminate based on a person’s politics in public spaces. Many responses came everywhere from anti-Trump officials to the President […]
by Andrew Keahey Black horror films have a consistent combination of factors that make them successful in the public eye: relatability and catharsis. The elements in our horror movies meant to frighten and upset are often familiar to us, and are scary because the fear is something we have felt before, and often. When the […]
by Indigo I could not have been older than six or so. It was the first time I can remember any indication from my family that queerness was something I would not be afforded the space to explore or embrace. This first memory of anti-queerness was a short conversation between my mother and I. In […]
By Denarii Grace Some days I wonder if the work that I do is worth it. On the surface, Black artists/cultural workers, healers, teachers and activists who live most on the margins have the least to gain in their lines of work. And in a society based on the allure of social and financial capital, […]
by Tabias Olajuawon This essay contains discussion of anti-Black violences, particularly lynching, and mention of r/pe “… Ancestors, you will find us still in cages, Despised and disciplined. You will find us still mis-named. Here you will find us despite. You will not find us extinct. You will find us […]
According to reports from the Smithsonian and Chicago magazine, Google Arts & Culture is collaborating with digital archivists from the Chicago Defender and other Black newspapers such as the Dallas Post-Tribune, the Washington Informer and the Baltimore Afro-American to digitize their archives and maintain their legacy. This effort began in earnest when Angela Ford was searching […]
In Brownsville, Texas, an old Walmart sits along the Mexican border. Today, it has been transformed into a safe haven, a lively city, and a home called “Casa Padre” for over 1,400 immigrant children.
Almost 50 years after Reverend Martin Luther King’s death, his Poor People’s Campaign has been revived in a nationwide 6-week organized effort to protest racism and poverty. Over 2,000 protestors, activists, and organizers with the MLK-inspired campaign have been arrested and detained since it has launched.
The Supreme Court upheld Ohio’s efforts to engage in voter suppression in a 5-4 vote, according to The New York Times. The ruling effectively means that if voters miss a few elections and fail to respond to a notice from election officials, they can be kicked off the voting rolls in the state. Republicans have […]
