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Ultramarathoner Joasia Zakrzewski has been banned from competing or coaching in Britain for a year after accepting a car ride during a race.

There is a dispute over whether Zakrzewski informed race officials about the lift, with marshals claiming they were not told.

Zakrzewski admitted to her wrongdoing and accepted a third-place award, but was later disqualified when her car trip was discovered. [ more ]

In The Library Thief, Kuchenga Shenje explores race, identity, categorization, and societal expectations through a historical fiction lens. [ more ]

American Fiction is a crowd-pleaser that satirizes race, media, artists, and identity politics.

The film explores the frustrations and experiences of a Black writer who is tired of the exploitation and stereotypes in the industry. [ more ]

Race may play a role in scrutiny of Fargo Public Schools' remote work policy, according to the superintendent. [ more ]

Jerod Mayo is the first Black head coach in the history of the New England Patriots.

Mayo emphasizes the importance of acknowledging race to address and combat racism. [ more ]

Beyonce's album Cowboy Carter addresses American music's race and power dynamics.

Cowboy Carter is currently the No. 1 album in the country, with the largest debut week of the year. [ more ]

Students of color feel pressured to exploit hardships in college essays after affirmative action is ended.

There is confusion among students about how to navigate discussing race in college essays without being penalized. [ more ]

Teachers in Oklahoma are creating alternative educational programs, such as Black History Saturdays, to provide unvarnished lessons in African-American history due to a new law that restricts how race and gender can be taught in public schools.

The new law has made teachers afraid to touch on race and racism in their classrooms, fearing that it could lead to complaints and job loss.

Black History Saturdays is one grassroots initiative that aims to provide a space for families to learn about African-American history in a safe and inclusive environment. [ more ]

Bushman is a film from 1971 that depicts campus protests and the politics of race, class, and immigration in the United States.

The film was recently restored and will be screened at BAMPFA after decades of obscurity. [ more ]

February is a month with more art exhibitions compared to January

Highlighted art exhibitions include Barbara Kruger's immersive video works and Aria Dean's exploration of architecture, power, and race. [ more ]

AI-generated faces are now indistinguishable from human faces.

Race seems to play a factor in the hyperreality effect when viewing AI-generated faces, with white faces being more likely to be perceived as human than non-white faces. [ more ]