social activism
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Beyond the Buzz: Vernā Myers and Reggie Van Lee Chat Diversity and Inclusion at The Root Institute
“There are some real difficult experiences that people have lived through because of the ‘-isms’ and because of white supremacy. And yet we need to find our bridge to one another.” —Vernā Myers, vice president of inclusion strategy, Netflix text Diversity and inclusion is all of the talk in corporate America, but how does one…
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After Jay-Z's Billboard is Rejected, Milwaukee Council Members Call Out Advertising Company
Billboard advertising company Lamar has come under fire after rejecting two billboards designed by Jay-Z’s Team ROC that featured the names of three people killed by the same police officer. WISN-12 News reports that the multiple members of Milwaukee’s Common Council have released a statement condemning Lamar’s decision to not run the billboards. Team ROC,…
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Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade Launch Social Change Fund to Empower the Black Community
NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade, three-fourths of the infamous banana boat crew, have joined forces to launch the Social Change Fund, which will provide resources and support to organizations focused on empowering the Black community. “Our mission is to address social and economic justice issues facing Black communities and break down…
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Ford Workers Ask Company to Stop Selling Cars to Police, Ford Replies, 'LOL, Nah.'
Remember the year of June 2020? Protests against police brutality took place all across the country as people were outraged by the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Companies who usually wouldn’t be caught dead taking a side in any fight were saying “Black Lives Matter.” While it felt like a moment of overwhelming…
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Are Black Women Fighting Other People’s Battles?
Therese Patricia Okoumou, an immigrant activist from the Republic of Congo, climbed the Statue of Liberty to protest the separation of migrant children from their families. But what’s that got to do with black folks? Despite misconceptions, immigration in America has plenty to do with black people. In fact, black immigrants in the United States…
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Wynton Marsalis Talks Race in America, Jazz and Keeping Music ‘Ever Fonky’
Some might call nine-time Grammy Award winner Wynton Marsalis a musical genius. But that’s not a label Marsalis is interested in wearing. “Well, I don’t know anything about genius, but I know to try to be serious about it [making music],” Marsalis told The Root. “I don’t know about no genius.” The decorated jazz musician…
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There’s a Reparations Happy Hour in Oregon Where Black Attendees Get Cash From White Donors
Let’s get drinks, but make it reparations. To be fair, I’m not certain what that means, but apparently Portland, Ore., is now the place to go if you want to take part in a Reparations Happy Hour, where black attendees get $10 cash, mainly from white donors. According to Raw Story, the event, which happened…
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NFL Players Want Month to Honor Social Activism
Three current players and one recent retiree have asked the NFL for a dedicated month devoted to social activism. According to Yahoo! Sports, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins and wide receiver Torrey Smith, and former Arizona Cardinals wideout Anquan Boldin sent a memo to the league in August requesting…
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