Social Issues
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Why the Deeply Racist Nixon-Reagan Tapes Are Only a Surprise to Those Not Paying Attention
While the explicit nature of the “monkey” and “cannibal” slurs is jarring, it sits within a long, documented tradition of presidential prejudice that has shaped the nation’s policies.
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Stop Calling Me ‘Blackie!’ How Colorism Nicknames Still Wreak Havoc on Beautiful Black Women
From derogatory nicknames to backhanded compliments, colorism continues to shape how Black women are seen, treated, and valued every day. Let’s unpack.
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All The Wars in Africa You Never Hear About, But Should Know
Let’s talk about what’s really going down in Africa— and why staying informed isn’t optional.
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Professor: Why Black Men Are Upset By Black Boys Wearing Bonnets
Black boys are not trying to look feminine. They are just taking care of the hair they actually have.
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13 Reasons Black Folks Fear the Worst Is Already Here
From escalating conflicts abroad and AI taking over jobs to attacks on Black history and voting access, these 13 developments show why Americans—especially Black communities—are bracing for the crises they’ve long feared.
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Heartbreaking Story of Hattie McDaniel, The First Black Oscar Winner
With the Oscars approaching, we must remember Hattie McDaniel, the first Black Academy Award winner, who was nonetheless disrespected by Hollywood.
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How Black Folks Are Likely to Suffer Over Trump’s Latest Oil Grab
Trump’s Venezuelan oil grab could potentially worsen pollution and health risks in our Black neighborhoods.
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All Black Americans Need To Know About the ‘We Ain’t Buying It!’ Boycott Starting Black Friday
Black organizers are turning spending into power with “We Ain’t Buying It!” — a movement to reclaim, redirect, and resist economic control this Black Friday and beyond.
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Professor: U.S. Gov’t Will Officially Label Many Black Folks as Terrorists Under New Trump Directive
The U.S. Government used its resources to target civil rights leaders and organizations throughout the 20th century. Trump’s latest move might see it happen again.
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House Republicans Shoot Down Proposed Law to Protect Americans From Being Deported, And No One Is Talking About It
Republicans are laying the groundwork for the President to deport Black folks. We cannot let them do so without a fight.