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Anthony McGill becomes New York Philharmonic’s 1st black section leader
Nationally known clarinetist Anthony McGill made history by becoming the first African-American section leader in the New York Philharmonic. McGill’s appointment to the position is among several changes occurring in the symphony.
Justin Beiber apologizes for n-word joke
Music entertainer Justin Bieber has issued an apology for a racist joke he told when he was 15. A video of Bieber telling the joke shot backstage at a promotional event early in his career, surfaced on a British pay site on Sunday.
Teacher suspended over blackface lesson, later reinstated
A Michigan teacher was suspended, and later reinstated after teaching a lesson on Blackface. Al Barron teaches at Monroe Middle School, and is set to retire in two weeks. Administrators deemed his lesson to be inappropriate.
Tiffany & Co. sued for racial discrimination
Crowned jewelry company Tiffany & Co. is facing a lawsuit after being accused of racially bias practices. The suit, brought forth by a group director for the company, alleges that Tiffany & Co. executed a “systemic, nationwide pattern and practice of racial discrimination.”
Google admits to lack of diversity in staff
On Wednesday, Google publicly released data on the diversity of its workforce, and admitted it was disappointed with its record for hiring African Americans, Latinos and women.
She Will Rise Forever
A moment of silence for our elder Maya Angelou as she transitions into the cosmos and protects us as our ancestor…. I was first introduced to Maya Angelou in college (my high school cared nothing for multiculturalism and an inclusive education) when I took an African American poetry course. I loved this class so much, […]
Maya Angelou dead at 86
World-renowned poet, actress and novelist Maya Angelou has passed away. She was 86 and died at her home in North Carolina according to her publicist Helen Brann.
We need black gay male couples on television
The following post was written by Xavier D’Leau, and originally appeared on The Root under the title of “Can We Please Get Some Black Gay male couples on TV?” By: Xavier D’Leau My television raised me. I’m not criticizing my mom here. A single mother, she worked tirelessly to give her only son whatever he […]
Judge smacks mentally ill man, tells him ‘run n-word run’
A Mississippi Justice Court judge is accused of striking a mentally ill man and calling him the n-word. Witnesses say the attack was unprovoked.
Erika Hayes James becomes Emory Business School’s first black female dean
Erika Hayes James will make history by becoming Emory’s Goizueta Business School’s first African-American female dean. The appointment is the first of its kind among top business school programs.
Video: documentary takes on ‘rules of racism’
For its third installment, the “Hidden Colors” docuseries is tackling racism head on. The series takes a look at the cultural history of African Americans, through the lens of identity and race in America. But “Hidden Colors 3” goes beyond the traditional narrative of lynchings and race relations in the country, by offering an in-depth […]
The effects of racism on the Massachusetts marriage debate
The following post was written by Irene Monroe. It originally appeared on The Huffington Post under the title, “Racial Divide in LGBTQ Communities Could Have Derailed Marriage Debate in Massachusetts.” By: Irene Monroe Marriage equality in Massachusetts hits its 10-year anniversary on May 17. As we reflect on this momentous occasion, I’m proud of the indefatigable […]