Posts by Samantha De Leon
American Academy of Dermatology votes to keep its diversity policies after anti-DEI proposal
Despite a push for the Academy to end its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, the advisory board reaffirmed their commitment to such values by rejecting the resolution.
Read MoreInternational News: They went to school but ended up as hostages. 287 children are missing in Nigeria’s forests
Yesterday, 287 children were kidnapped by motorcycle-riding gunmen outside their school in Kaduna state, Nigeria. This is the largest school kidnapping case since 2014.
Read MoreTop 2023 movies shows diversity in Hollywood is paying off
The top movies of 2023 boast more diverse casts than have been seen in the past, which might even point to why they’re so popular in the first place.
Read MoreTrump says racist things about Black voters. Why are some defending him?
Despite regularly making racist comments, Trump still has a loyal troop of Black voters behind him. The former president appeals to the Black community with promises of safer streets and financial stability, among other things.
Read MoreThe Zyn Craze: Nicotine’s New Disguise
With the Black community facing disproportionate rates of cancer compared to other groups, parents are becoming increasingly worried about the carcinogens in nicotine devices accessible to teens.
Read MoreFamily of man shot dead by police sues officer for ‘excessive and deadly force’
After Devonte Brown was killed by a cop using “excessive and deadly force,” his family and friends seek closure by filing a federal lawsuit against the officer.
Read MoreOpinion: What it means to be born Black in Germany
A Black German woman reflects on her feelings of exclusion growing up as one of the only Black people in her German hometown. She received many comments about her heritage that plenty of African Americans and other people of color can relate to as well.
Read MoreThere’s Still Time: 5 Inclusive Ideas to Close Out Black History Month
This article offers insights and advice for businesses on how to close out Black History Month while acknowledging that Black culture should be celebrated everyday.
Read MoreNo Box to Check: When the Census Doesn’t Reflect You
People of Middle Eastern and North African descent are usually counted as “white” by the U.S. government, though most do not identify that way.
Read MoreHomeownership gap between Black and White owners is worse now than a decade ago
Black buyers are facing more obstacles now than ever when it comes to homeownership. Generational wealth gaps may be the biggest issue.
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