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Watch: John Legend Says Gun Culture Must Change
Last month, America saw one of the deadliest school shootings in modern American history. The Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., left 17 dead and 15 injured—yet officials are still looking for answers to stop mass shootings. Musician-turned-activist John Legend says that gun culture in America must change. “I…
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Watch: Ava DuVernay’s Ultimate Dream Is to Make Room for Other People of Color in Hollywood
Ava DuVernay is no stranger to making history. She’s the first black woman to be nominated for a best director Golden Globe (Selma), she’s the first black woman to win a best director prize at Sundance, and the first black female director to have her film be nominated for an Oscar. And, now, DuVernay is…
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Riding the Red River: Safely Navigating Your Way Through Period Sex
“Everyone has laid down the dark towel before.” That is how my sister explained period sex to me a long time ago, and that phrase has always stuck in my head. I’ve heard it called “running the red light,” “riding the red river,” “fighting a bloody battle” and “earning your red badge of courage,” but…
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Watch: Mo’Nique Deserves Better
Oscar-winning actress and comedian Mo’Nique has been on an ongoing quest to get her coins right, and we’re here for it. As you’ve likely heard, the veteran comedian was offered $500,000 for a Netflix special, while Amy Schumer was offered $11 million, which she renegotiated into $13 million. Conversely, Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle were…
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Watch: You Can Thank a Black Woman for Your Hulu Binge-Watching Habits
When we tell you to trust black women, it’s not just to shout our own praises. Black women have always been at the helm of anything great or convenient that you love. Seriously. Black women have changed eye surgery—shoutout to Dr. Patricia Bath! A black woman changed communication, creating the touch-tone phone, portable fax, caller…
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Watch: Baltimore Residents Are Organizing Ceasefires to Protect Their Communities
Baltimore was named “the most dangerous city in the U.S.” in 2017. But earlier this month, the city went for a record 12 days without a homicide, the longest in three years. And it coincided with the third 72-hour Baltimore Ceasefire, which began Feb. 2. The ceasefire’s chief organizer is Erricka Bridgeford of the Baltimore…
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Reporters Uncover ‘Real Story’ Behind Chicago’s Gun-Death Stats, Black Flight From the City
Heroic Medics Keep Toll From Rising Even Higher; School Closings Drove Many Blacks to Leave City’ 700 Honor Editor, Historian Lerone Bennett Jr.” Bethel McKenzie Named SPJ Executive Director In Debate Over Arming Teachers, What About Race? Idea of Cultural Affinity Escapes Assigning Editors Stephanie Mehta Named Editor of Fast Company Grayson Mitchell, Reporter, Political…
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Watch: Will Shuri Save Wakanda in the Black Panther Sequel?
I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for another trip to Wakanda. While a sequel to Black Panther hasn’t been confirmed yet, Marvel Studios President Keith Feige told Variety that he’s hopeful there will be a second Black Panther movie, and he “absolutely” wants director Ryan Coogler to helm the sequel. While on the…
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Technology Is Building a Future Without People of Color in Mind
Time to Recast World of Decision-Making Machines Attention to Diversity: One Remedy for Lack of Trust NRA Drops Race Card in Mass-Shooting Debate Writer Felt Like ‘That Red-Lipped Lawn Jockey’ Polk Awards Flag Corruption, Immigrant Abuse Kent State to Honor Bhatia, Shelton for Diversity Roy Hobbs, Anchor Who Battled Demons, Dies at 64 NABJ to…