Posts Tagged ‘Representation’
In new congressional district, Black voters weigh what representation really means
Shalela Dowdy, a plaintiff against the state of Alabama in a case about voting districts, knows that maps alone won’t solve the problem.
Read MoreD.C. Fashion Week displays cultural pride during international showcase
A recent fashion show in Washington, D.C., highlighted Black models and fashion designers, among others.
Read MoreNational Black Movie Day is a celebration — and a call for action
A growing appreciation of Black film is a start, but equal representation among filmmakers and stars has yet to be achieved.
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 parents say Black Santas are important for children to see
Black children benefit from seeing racial representation in mainstream culture, which includes their favorite icon: Santa Claus.
Read MoreWhy Deion Sanders’ success in Colorado matters so much to Black fans
Football fans find themselves looking toward Colorado college sports now that one of the NFL’s greats is a coach.
Read MoreAlabama A&M will lead bands in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Millions who tune into this historic annual event will see Black musicians on their screens this Thanksgiving.
Read MoreRacial Healing and Sisterhood on Two Wheels
A new cycling organization, Black Girls Do Bike, seeks to give Black women a space to come together as well as break into a sport typically dominated by White men.
Read MoreDwayne Johnson Says Paris Museum’s Botched Wax Figure Needs ‘Important Details’ Updated: ‘Starting With My Skin Color’
Musée Grévin in Paris revealed a wax sculpture of actor Dwayne Johnson that inaccurately represents his skin color.
Read MoreI Became A Vet Because I Love Animals. I Didn’t Realize The Color Of My Skin Would Matter.
Lynsey Paschal-Bennett., DVM, writes about the challenging but rewarding experience of pursuing and practicing veterinary medicine, a profession in which Black people only make up about 2%.
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