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The man grabs her arm tightly and presses her against the gate, and in someone’s fantasy this, without context, might have been erotic. I want it to be—for her sake, I’d say if you asked—but I also want it for mine. I do not want to personally get involved in a violent dispute between strangers, […]

by Taneasha White Nonprofit work is always seen as “God’s work.” Before they even know which organization I work with, chatty Uber and Lyft drivers immediately thank me for my service.  There are things that are commonplace within nonprofits that aren’t expected in corporate settings. The idea of “ice breakers” before meetings, flex time, or […]

The man grabs her arm tightly and presses her against the gate, and in someone’s fantasy this, without context, might have been erotic. I want it to be—for her sake, I’d say if you asked—but I also want it for mine. I do not want to personally get involved in a violent dispute between strangers, […]

In a spending bill which proposes 300 billion dollars in new government spending, the programs being targeted for elimination is notable. Donald J. Trumplestilskin and his administration continue attempts to gut the arts and democratized public works programs, attempts he began shortly after his campaign run in 2016. The bill contains a proposal to end […]

A joint effort from NPR and ProPublica attempts to make clear the distinctive impact that racism is having on Black women and their progeny.  The NPR article “How Racism May Cause Black Mothers To Suffer The Death Of Their Infants” tells the story of Shalon Irving, a 36 year old single Black mother who died […]

If you’re a book lover, a literature lover, or a writer of any sort who needs recommendations on what to read, you’re in luck because NPR has released a “best of” list of over three hundred books in several different genres. I have gone through the trouble of looking through the list for work by […]

The General Assembly in North Carolina has voted to strip some of the appointing powers of the next governor, Democrat Roy Cooper. Protesters and the NAACP have spoken out against what has been seen as a “power grab” by the Republican legislature and outgoing governor Pat McCrory. These developments are especially disturbing in light of […]

There is something particularly violent about White women being the phenotypic referent of beauty in every social space. While it can make life logistically difficult for folks who do not share physical characteristics with whites (like hair, skin type, figure, etc.), the real problem arises when that difference is seen as a flaw. This is […]

  During an interview with NPR Weekend Addition, Bill Cosby, 77,refused to answer questions about recent reemerged allegations against him. Cosby appeared on the radio program to talk about 62 pieces of African and African American art donated by him and his wife to the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C. The interview started […]

  Two members of The Black Youth Project 100’s (BYP100) Chicago Chapter spoke with NPR’s Frederica Boswell about how the events in Ferguson moved them, and what they hope might come from this historical moment. 

  Black nonprofits under black leadership are supposed to benefit the people right?  But what happens when the head of an organization, movement or corporation is so out of touch with the world that they do not see the failures of their organization on even the most basic level.  People suffer.  I have worked and […]

A couple who met in a homeless shelter is paying it forward. Ressurection Graves met her husband Deven when they were both going through hard times. Now, the couple devotes their time to helping those who need shelter, food and resources.