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The “Anti-DEI Crusade” is Hurting Black women
By Jenn M. Jackson April 24, 2024 In recent months, Black women’s educational credentials and professional qualifications have been a central topic in the news media following the public attacks on Dr. Claudine Gay, the first Black woman to be President of Harvard University, and the ongoing political debates about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) […]
My refusal to grant white people space is petty and satisfying
A friend and I were attending the first WakandaCon in Chicago. We stepped onto the hotel elevator on our way back to our shared room, deep in excited conversation about Black Panther and what had been discussed at the panel we had just left. Our discussion turned to how some non-Black people try their best […]
U.S. closes Jerusalem Consulate, de facto Palestinian embassy, in another sign of worsening relations
On Monday, the United States officially closed its Jerusalem Consulate, the political conduit between Palestinians and Washington, because of the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem. The new embassy was controversial, with Palestinian leaders saying it showed the U.S.’s clear bias to Israel, and Israel killed over 60 Palestinians and injured 2,000 more during protests of […]
Thousands of reports of sexual abuse against undocumented youth in U.S. custody revealed
According to Axios, there have been thousands of sexual abuse allegations on behalf of undocumented minors who were unaccompanied while in the custody of the United States government. Axios received documents from the office of Representative Ted Deutch (D-FL), which trace the allegations over the past four years. The assaults reported to the Department of […]
House Democrats cite freedom of speech in refusal to censure Steve King for racist comments
After Iowa Rep. Steve King’s most recent racist comments, House Democrats stopped efforts to censure the lawmaker, claiming it may set a precedent for limiting freedom of speech. Censure has only been used six times in the last century, and is one of the most serious punishments a House member can receive.
Reconciling ‘glorious healing’ & the ‘loving refusal’ of intracommunal violence in an era of disposability
By Tez Files Baptize me. Now that reconciliation is possible, if we’re gonna heal, let it be glorious. – Beyoncé, “Sandcastles” I must have heard Beyoncé’s “Sandcastles”a dozen times. I read all types of complexity into its lyrics. After having gone through a very difficult break-up, it was healing to sit with my emotions and […]
San Francisco Judge blocks Trump order to suspend protected status of thousands of immigrants
This past Wednesday, a U.S. federal judge suspended the Trump Administration’s order to rescind the temporary protected status (TPS) of thousands of immigrants in San Francisco. The court ruling would protect most TPS recipients from Sudan, El Salvador, Haiti, and Nicaragua from deportation. Immigrants from these countries make up over 300,000 of all TPS recipients.
Harvey Weinstein accuser Asia Argento says her own sexual assault accusations are money-driven
Asia Argento, a film director and Hollywood star, became a popular figure within the #MeToo movement when she publically accused Harvey Weinstein of sexually assaulting her. Currently, she is being accused by a former co-star of sexual assault herself, and attempts to silence the accusations with financial settlements.
Tens of thousands protest Trump visit in London
As President Trump and Prime Minister Theresa May sat down for a meeting on Friday morning at Blenheim Palace, tens of thousands came out to protest the arrival of the United States’ President in central London.
Thousands gathered across the country this weekend to protest Trump’s immigration policies
According to reports from CNN, protests against the Trump administration’s xenophobic immigration policies occurred across the nation on Saturday. Though the main protest and rally took place in the seat of power in Washington, D.C., there were large protests and rallies in cities such as Houston, New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and […]
Israel kills dozens of Palestinians protesting US Embassy move to Jerusalem
On May 14th, Israel killed more than 55 Palestinians and wounded an estimated 2,700 as the United States opened its embassy in Jerusalem. The protest took place as part of the Great March of Return, a weeks-long Palestinian campaign located on the Gaza strip ahead of the 70th Nakba anniversary, which marks the events of […]
Thousands in Louisiana nursing homes could be evicted due to Medicaid cuts
In Louisiana, approximately 37,000 elderly and disabled people are at risk of losing their homes due to Medicaid cuts because of insufficient state funds. The state budget is $500 million dollars short. Notices of eviction started going out today to many in nursing homes. The Lousiana eviction has started a looming panic for the tens […]