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Amber Heard Verdict Sends A Message To Black Women Everywhere
If the mistreatment of a wealthy blonde haired, blue-eyed white actress is ridiculed by the world, what does that mean for Black women?
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‘Justice for Breonna Taylor’ Petition Receives More Than 10 Million Signatures, the Second Most in Change.org History
There are plenty of indications that the current fight against systemic racism in policing has gained more traction than we’ve seen since the Black Lives Matter movement began. Obviously, the fact that protests and demonstrations are still being held all over the nation and much of the world is a clear indicator, but it’s more…
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Marsai Martin Partners With Urban School Food Alliance and Student Voice to Support Free School Meals for All K-12 Students
Marsai Martin believes all students should have access to free lunch. I do, too. The Black-ish actress has partnere with school nutrition leaders Urban School Food Alliance and the national student-led coalition Student Voice to make sure students aren’t denied access to lunch and to prevent families from going into debt due to accumulating unpaid…
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'It Haunts Me': Rihanna and Beyoncé Issue Emotional Statements on Police Brutality and the Murder of George Floyd
Much of America is still in mourning and rage over the murder of George Floyd, and if you feel personally devastated, you are far from alone. Captured on video for the world to see police brutality in action, Floyd’s death under the knee of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been a visceral reminder…
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Disney Successfully Trademarks 'Hakuna Matata' From The Lion King. Yes, There Are Worries.
From the moment Simba plopped into the desert after running away from his silky weaved uncle, he was in for an adventure. After helping him narrowly escape being eaten by swarming vultures, a wayward meerkat and warthog memorably dropped a “problem free philosophy” on Simba called, “Hakuna Matata.” It’s apparently “a wonderful phrase.” As such,…