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PBS NOVA's Picture a Scientist Exclusive Clip: Being a Black Woman in STEM Sometimes Means Being Mistaken As a Janitor
As many Black folks have learned climbing the figurative ladder of success, “Black excellence” does not provide immunity from racism. In fact, the various micro-aggressions become quite acute when cloaked with the veil of excellence. In PBS NOVA’s film Picture a Scientist, directed by Sharon Shattuck and Ian Cheney, which takes an investigative approach to…
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Is Outkast Better Than the Beatles? A Scientific Analysis
It started with a simple tweet from comedian Ron Funches (who at least one white person assumed was Questlove’s real name). Of course, this set off a shitstorm. Everyone knows, in white culture, three things are always true: It needs a little more mayonnaise. They can’t be racist if they spent more than 2.15 hours…
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‘That Is Not a Fentanyl Overdose. That Is Somebody Begging to Breathe’: Medical Experts Express Doubt That Drugs Played a Role in George Floyd’s Death During Day 9 of Chauvin Trial
So far, the testimony heard this week has largely been from police officials and use-of-force experts, with a focus on whether former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin followed police training during the arrest of George Floyd. Day nine saw the trial transition to testimonies from medical experts who offered their assessment on what led to…
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PageTurners: Black Magic, in This World and Others
Magic. What is it exactly? Some will debate wholeheartedly that the confines of magic exist in fantasy novels and movies and television shows—you know, fictionally. I’m not going to lie; I agree with this, but I think it’s deeper. I think magic can exist within a very real world and still have all the impact,…
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Biden to Announce Vaccine Access for Everyone by April 19, But White Evangelicals Might Still Stubbornly Hold Out
As vaccines become more and more available across the country, the challenge of getting past this panny may hinge on convincing white evangelicals to take a dose for the common good. But first, the good news. President Joe Biden is slated to announce on Tuesday that everyone across the U.S. will be eligible to get…
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Comedian Roy Wood Jr. Brings Empathy, Curiosity to the Forefront With Roy's Job Fair
Do you hate your job? According to a poll conducted by Gallup, there’s an 85 percent chance you do. And that’s perfectly understandable, considering you haven’t gotten a raise in years, the work fridge is always out of creamer and your boss is an unrepentant asshole. Comedian Roy Wood Jr. empathizes with your plight; and…
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PageTurners: The Lyrical, the Literal and the Literary Worlds of Black Performance
Performance occurs in a myriad of ways, from spoken and written poetry to taking the stage, to playing a game of spades. In fictional universes, particularly in fantastical worlds, a character’s performance can range from their abilities to their descriptions. This week, the intricate tapestry of Black performance is explored through many different lenses in…