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Racism and the diminishment of the Black woman
Unattractive or not conventionally beautiful. Angry. Nappy-headed. Aggressive. Domineering. These are some of the ways Black women—who fall among the most unprotected and disrespected classes here in America—are described.
Groundbreaking documentary, 'Unspoken,' dispels myth that 'Christianity is the white man’s religion'
Is Christianity a white man's religion? Unspoken takes an in-depth look at the Christian heritage in Africa and examines how historical events have shaped today's vastly popular perspective of Christianity.
Not just an American problem: Duchess Meghan's interview exposes the insidious evils of racism in the U.K.
Explosive allegations by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex that she faced racist attitudes from both the palace and the U.K. press have sent ripples of shock around the world.
Child, Just Ignore Them: 5 reasons to stop engaging racists online
Though you may feel inclined to respond and push back against their distorted views and assertions, there is nothing to be gained from going toe-to-toe with a racist troll.
WATCH: Kanye West releases ‘Wash Us In the Blood’ video
Through potent visual imagery and lyrics, the 43-year-old Christian rapper explores the limited options of African Americans whose painful legacy of slavery and government-sanctioned racism has led to social injustices, economic disparities, crime, violence, and manifestations of the devastating impact of poverty.
Images of brutality against Black people spur racial trauma
The unfortunate irony is that the very tool that may be helping to make more people aware of the racism and violence that Black and other people of color face is also helping to fuel their trauma.
No charges in NASCAR noose incident involving Black driver
The noose found hanging in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway had been there since at least last October, federal authorities said
Walmart says it will stop displaying Mississippi state flag because of Confederate emblem
The Confederate-themed Mississippi flag drew opposition Tuesday from two big forces in the culturally conservative state: Southern Baptists and Walmart.
NASCAR: Noose found in Black driver Bubba Wallace's garage at Alabama race
NASCAR has launched an investigation after a noose was found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace, the only Black driver in the elite Cup Series who just two weeks ago successfully pushed the stock car series to ban the Confederate flag at its venues.
Five Years Later: We remember the heartbreaking loss of The Emanuel 9
Five years after a white supremacist entered a church in Charleston, SC, and killed 9 Christians attending a Bible study group, we remember.
It’s About Time: ‘Aunt Jemima’ to finally retire its racist mammy image
The Aunt Jemima brand, established by Chris Rutt and Charles Underwood in 1889, now owned by Pepsi, is getting rid of the old logo and 130-year-old brand name as American corporations make sweeping changes to heed the calls for an end to long-held traditions and practices rooted in racism.
Why protesting the murder of George Floyd matters and is necessary
Protesting the murder of George Floyd matters and is necessary. It brings awareness to the systemic racism, police brutality and violence against black people – though many wish to ignore and still choose to deny their existence.