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Race can add another layer to bullying for children of color (Pexels/RDNE Stock Project)

A woman hired to investigate racial harassment in a Utah school district says she experienced it herself

An investigation of racism in a Utah school district ordered by the Department of Justice revealed a systemic problem.

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What It Was Like to Be a Black Patient in a Jim Crow Asylum

Antonia Hylton speaks about her new book, which offers a glimpse inside Maryland’s Black asylum, Crownville, in the 20th century.

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North Carolina man exonerated after 44 years of wrongful imprisonment to receive $25 million settlement

Ronnie Long was wrongfully convicted of sexually assaulting a white woman by an all white jury over 44 years ago. He was recently exonerated and freed, as well as given a large settlement for his suffering.

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Haley accuses Biden of giving ‘offensive’ speech at the church where racist mass shooting occurred

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley did not take kindly to Biden making a political speech at the site of a fatal hate crime against African Americans. She went so far as to accuse Biden of being a racist himself.

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Biden to Appeal to Black Voters in Campaign Trip to Charleston, S.C.

President Biden will visit Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church this week, the site of a fatal hate crime in 2015, to remind voters of the significance of this election concerning racism and extremism.

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Truth-Telling As Healing – How We Can Answer Dr. King’s Call?

Nurturing Diversity Partners founder Dr. Fran Kaplan and dialogue facilitator Darrell Ferguson will lead a thought-provoking presentation that delves into Dr. King’s complete dream: To heal the world and create a Beloved Community through nonviolence, truth and reconciliation.

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Online racism is linked to PTSD symptoms in Black youth, study finds

A recent study has shown that Black children and teens are exposed to a concerning amount of racist hate online, which may be connected to rising suicide rates.

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For Harvard’s First Black President, Race Became the Unavoidable Issue

Claudine Gay states that harmful racial stereotypes about African Americans were wielded at her, which contributed to her decision to step down as Harvard University’s first Black president.

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Harvard professor says Claudine Gay was “brought down by a mob”

Harvard’s first Black and second woman president, Claudine Gay, has stepped down after scrutiny concerning plagiarism and her response to antisemitism on campus.

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How Dominican women fight child marriage and teen pregnancy while facing total abortion bans

In a country where abortion is criminalized and child marriage is normalized, Dominican women have come together to fight for their own safety through sex education.

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Former U.S. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 89

We recognize the life and work of Eddie Bernice Johnson, who championed science, women’s rights, and affordable healthcare in her career.

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Activists who engage with voters of color are looking for messages that will resonate in 2024

Activists and politicians who have been tirelessly working to engage voters cannot afford to back down in 2024.

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How to have a meaningful debate about racism? The Guardian asked 20,000 people.

Discussing racism is critical to reducing its occurrence, but doing so reveals how often people disagree about or misunderstand the issue.

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‘The Color Purple’ rakes in $18M, the largest Christmas Day opening for a film since ’09

The cinema version of The Color Purple has blown the competition out of the water despite opening on Christmas.

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Reparations gained historic momentum in 2023 because of California’s efforts

From discussions to bills to actual payments, the movement for reparations made great strides over the last year.

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Milwaukee Museum Days Return for 2024

The America’s Black Holocaust Museum is excited to join in the celebration of the 2024 Milwaukee Museum Days, taking place from January 18 to 28, 2024.

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DYNAMIC RANGE: Photographs by Bill Tennessen

Discover the rich tapestry of Milwaukee through the lens of Bill Tennessen at the Haggerty Museum of Art, situated within Marquette University. Mr. Tennessen’s extensive documentation of life in Milwaukee since 1981 is showcased, providing a compelling and diverse narrative of the city’s evolution.

Ten years ago, all anyone could talk for a solid week about whether Santa could be non-white. Or perhaps even a penguin. (NBC News / Youtube / Getty Images)

The premise of Black Santas caused a fuss 10 years ago — now, they’re everywhere

Over the last decade, outrage over Black Santas has passed, and holiday representation continues to increase.

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Why Black Christmas Means Resistance

While Christmas and capitalism go hand in hand, the holiday also accompanies activism for the Black community.

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It’s Getting Hot in Here

Journalist Willy Blackmore discusses the concerns he’s developed while researching to write about climate change and environmental justice.

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Rite Aid’s A.I. Facial Recognition Wrongly Tagged People of Color as Shoplifters

A popular pharmacy chain is has faced legal repercussions after using artificial intelligence to surveil shoppers.