Five years after the “racial reckoning” sparked by George Floyd’s murder, a Pew Research Center study found that most Americans believe the increased focus on racial inequality has not improved the lives of Black Americans, with 72% saying the focus has not led to changes that improved the lives of Black people.
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Posted in'Real Talk'
Black Dandyism at Met Gala: A Celebration of Style and Liberation
The 2025 Met Gala celebrated Black Dandyism, a unique and powerful Black experience that is a manifestation of a Black person’s lived experience, while also highlighting the importance of self-respect, joy, confidence, and liberation.
Posted inMovies and Films,
‘Sinners’ and the beautiful struggle to belong and survive
“Sinners” is a beautifully crafted film that explores the historically complex relationships between Black, Brown, and White communities in the Jim Crow-era South, highlighting the power of music and the dangers of self-serving coalitions, racial politics, and cultural appropriation.
Posted inGOVERNMENT
Don’t call it a filibuster! Sen. Cory Booker’s Trump policy comeback is an act of resistance.
Sen. Cory Booker broke a 68-year-old record by speaking for 25 hours in the Senate, using the time to highlight the importance of resistance against regressive and racist policies and to bring attention to marginalized Americans’ concerns over President Donald Trump’s discriminatory policies.
Posted inTV,Movies & Film
The real reason Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, sparks outrage
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has faced backlash from White social media influencers and media outlets for choosing to live the fairy tale of her own terms, sparking outrage and stereotypes about Black women.
Posted inBlack Lives Matter Stories, EQUITY
How can Black and Brown communities combine their collective might for the fight ahead?
Despite the success of the Civil Rights Movement and the March on Washington, the fight for equity and justice continues. Activists, lawmakers, and scholars weigh in on how Black and Brown communities can navigate their differences and combine their collective might for the fight ahead.
Posted inOHIO
Haitian immigrants brace for the unknown under Trump 2.0
Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are bracing for the wave of punitive policies from the incoming Trump administration, which promises mass deportations and a dismal future. The stakes are existential for many Haitian immigrants, who have no viable path back…