When the past is present…
“…The great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.” James Baldwin
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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.
Read MoreTaraji P. Henson Almost Walked Away From ‘The Color Purple’ Due to Pay Disparity
Black actress Taraji P. Henson reveals that she had to fight for fair pay when joining the cast of The Color Purple. She believes her race and gender both had something to do with it.
Read More‘The Color Purple’ Review: Still Here
This movie review discusses both the successes and failures of those behind the newest book-to-movie adaptation of The Color Purple, especially concerning its racial themes and undertones.
Read MoreTenement Museum to Feature a Black Family’s Apartment for the First Time
A museum that depicts immigrant experiences in New York City now includes an exhibit about tenement living.
Read MoreFor Black Foster Children, Mentorship Is a Path to Adoption
Research offers a way for Black families to move from fostering to adoption that would decrease the number of Black children in the system.
Read MoreThe Boston Tea Party Turns 250
As the 250th anniversary of the famous Boston Tea Party nears, author Jennifer Schuessler seeks to explore the deeper meaning behind “independence” and “freedom,” as well as how the past informs the present concerning the divisive times we’re living in.
Read MoreFighting Educational Injustice, One Nap at a Time
For educators and students of color, resting may prove an effective resistance against a culture of white supremacy and capitalism.
Read MoreGeorgia Election Worker Testifies Against Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani: “I Was Afraid For My Life”
A Georgia election worker was sent racist death threats after former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani accused her of rigging the polls.
Read MoreSmoke and Mirrors: Rise in Black Net Worth Is Not What It Seems
Black wealth is rising, but it is still way behind other ethnic groups. Barriers to creating wealth help the racial wealth gap persist.
Read MoreOpinion: A patient called me a racial slur. Unfortunately, my experience is universal.
In this opinion piece, Dr. Amanda Calhoun, MD/MPH, writes about her experiences facing racism from patients along with indifference from white colleagues.
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