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Culture, Race Matters

The Social Justice Movement Has Inspired Black Entrepreneurship to Rise

We are seeing a rise in Black ownership since the start of the coronavirus pandemic

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

December 8, 2021
Coronavirus, News

Analysts and Researchers In Pittsburgh Prove COVID’s Racial Disparities

COVID-19 disproportionately affects people of color in Pittsburgh

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

December 8, 2021
Education, News

Privilege Has Big Impact On College Admissions, Study Says

As conservatives challenge Affirmative Action at Harvard and UNC, new data shows continued need for help

By

Keith Reed

Published

December 7, 2021
Education, News

A New ‘Critical Race Theory’ Law Goes Into Effect In Texas

Texas passed another law, Senate Bill 3, this year to control how race and racism is taught in classrooms, replacing one strict law with an even stricter one.

By

Rachel Pilgrim

Published

December 7, 2021
Law Enforcement, News

Justice Department Opens Civil Rights Investigation into Mount Vernon, N.Y Police Department

Mount Vernon police officers are accused of several civil rights abuses in the predominantly Black city.

By

Rachel Pilgrim

Published

December 6, 2021
Beauty + Style

Under the Influence: New Study Shows Black Influencers Make 35 Percent Less Than White Counterparts

First-of-its-kind research study 'Time to Face the Influencer Pay Gap' revealed deep and systemic racial disparities in influencer marketing and compensation.

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

December 6, 2021
Politics

White Teacher Fired for Saying White Privilege Is Real

Teaching "Critical Race Theory" is Illegal in Tennessee, where Matthew Hawn worked

By

Keith Reed

Published

December 6, 2021
Culture, Race Matters

University of Minnesota’s College of Design Seeks Racial Justice Through New Initiative

Design Justice is an initiative at the University of Minnesota that will support students of color

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

December 6, 2021
Culture, History

Barbados is Building a Slavery Museum

New facility will remember victims of trans-Atlantic slave trade

By

Keith Reed

Published

December 6, 2021
Culture, Race Matters

Black Students Stage Protests and Walkouts In Response to Racism and Bullying In Schools

On the heels of the suicide of 10 year old Isabella “Izzy” Tichenor, Black students facing bullying and racial harassment are speaking up, and stepping out.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

December 5, 2021