Modern African Women Don Their Ancestors' Clothing In Gorgeous Photos
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May 16, 2016 marks the tragic death of a little black girl named Aiyana Stanley Jones. Six years ago Aiyana, 7, was killed while she slept at her grandmother's house. Joseph Weekley, the Detroit Police Officer who fatally shot her during a botched raid, is still on the force.
In one of Chicago's most violent times in recent years due to gun violence, Chance the Rapper's recently released mixtape, Coloring Book, gives many Chicagoans...
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Eroticism was my first kiss. It was the first hands that I allowed to touch my breast. It was the first time I said no with conviction. Eroticism was me coming alive.
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On Saturday, May 14 North Carolina Central University(NCCU), a historically black college established in 1939 granted a mass number of well deserved Doctor of Law (J.D.) degrees to eager students in their highly acclaimed law program.
Two years ago, the New York Times editorial board told the nation that the state of North Carolina was burning on every key policy...
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A federal grand jury indicted officer Michael Slager, who shot and killed Walter Scott, on several charges including violating civil rights laws. During that same week, FBI director James Comey came out with more shocking statements claiming videos are somehow stifling police officers from doing their job.
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You must never, ever bear the insults of people just because they call you your friends. You are unique in your own way. Never let people define you.
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In conversations about education in the United States, the word "equity" seems to be everywhere. And the central question around which equity revolves -- whether every student is receiving what they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond -- is nearly as old as the country itself.
You live in suburban Atlanta and if I went for a run in your neighborhood before I left I would have to ask you a some questions. Do you have a neighborhood watch? Would I be questioned by your neighbors as to why I was there?
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"You have to stand out these days if you want a job, especially in advertising. Everyone's trying to make themselves different. Everyone's trying to get decent jobs for right after graduation."
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When I use the word character I'm referring specifically to the behaviors, actions and words displayed by an individual over a period of time. And based on Azealia Banks' character, I can no longer support her, black girl or not.
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Considered on the historical landscape of what African-Americans have endured and achieved in obtaining the right to vote, not voting as a "protest vote" will not assure and protect our "permanent interest". Not voting is not a "political option" in the 2016.
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Sexual abuse is OUR problem, it has been happening long before Afrika Bambaataa and will continue to happen unless we openly talk about it and remove the stigma.
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It should not have surprised me to discover that a couple Prior Lake High School students tweeted a lynch threat to a black girl. Or that many others collectively and individually harassed her online with racist jeers, taunts, and memes.
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The lack of representation of black and other minorities in academia is problematic and has far reaching implications on the type of research that is conducted, especially intervention research pertaining to the health of black people.
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When it comes to choosing between children who need schools that will prepare them for a successful future and help stabilize our country's economy or policies that benefit adults only and special interests, the choice is clear. We must choose Justice and Children every time!
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If Donald Trump is America, and that is the place where you live and grow, then you may also one day become Donald Trump. And that is why I am writing this letter. Because I am worried about Donald Trump, and I am worried about you becoming Donald Trump.
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If Snyder was hoping Flint residents' anger would dissipate with time, he was proved dead wrong last week during President Obama's visit.
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The United Methodist Church is not perfect, but it has grown since the days of whites and blacks being forced to worship in separate pews. Perhaps, during this year's General Conference and in the demanding days ahead, some of those lessons learned will be transferred to those marginalized for their queerness.
