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Gabrielle Union Speaks Out on Disney’s Handling of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

'I think a lot of people like to confuse accountability and consequences for cancel culture,' Union explained

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

March 18, 2022
News

Georgia State Senate Passes Classroom ‘Divisive Concepts’ Bill

The bill outlines "nine divisive concepts" that would be no longer allowed in Georgia schools if made law.

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

March 14, 2022
News

Alabama Bill Would Ban Teachings of ‘Divisive Concepts,’ Including Race and Gender

The bill would be another instrument in the anti-CRT and book banning movement to remake history to nurture a few.

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

February 24, 2022
Education, News

The End of Affirmative Action Will Impact Black and Latino Students At High Levels

Affirmative action is facing its greatest threat yet, leaving Black and Latino students to grapple with future financial hardships.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

January 30, 2022
Beauty + Style, Black Hair

Dove with Tabitha Brown Launches Campaign Against Hair Discrimination

Tabitha Brown partnered with Dove's CROWN Coalition to launch campaign #AsEarlyAsFive to advocate for legislation against hair discrimination.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

January 26, 2022
News

Oregon Airbnb is Using Anti-Racist Experiment to prevent Black Guests from Facing Discrimination.

As a test for the next two years, Airbnb hosts will only see the initials of prospective guests

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

January 5, 2022
News, Race Matters

DOJ Finds Racism Running Rampant in Utah School District

The Justice Department concluded that the Davis School District failed to effectively respond to widespread racial discrimination and harassment in its schools.

By

Rachel Pilgrim

Published

October 22, 2021
News

Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed Against Oklahoma Over Anti-Critical Race Theory Bill

The suit claims that the Oklahoma law passed by Gov. Kevin Stitt in May violates teachers’ free speech.

By

Rachel Pilgrim

Published

October 21, 2021
Events, Health & Wealth, The Root Institute

The Root Institute 2021: Black Women, Are We Thriving or Simply Surviving the Workplace?

Black women are among the most educated demographics but remain among the most vulnerable in the workplace. How do we translate our dynamism to power at work?

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

September 23, 2021
Politics

Texas House Advances Restrictive Voter Laws Despite Democrats’ Best Efforts to Stop It

Texas House Republicans are set to pass a final bill on Friday before it moves on to the Senate and then to Gov. Greg Abbott for signing.

By

Terrell Jermaine Starr

Published

August 27, 2021