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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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWhy Black Christmas Means Resistance
While Christmas and capitalism go hand in hand, the holiday also accompanies activism for the Black community.
Read MoreIt’s Getting Hot in Here
Journalist Willy Blackmore discusses the concerns he’s developed while researching to write about climate change and environmental justice.
Read MoreRite 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.
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