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Books
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A young woman is caught between worlds in 'The Tiny Things Are Heavier'

Reading immigrant novels reveals the complexities of home, guilt, and identity in the context of migration and belonging.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Race-Baiting Ambush!' Joy Reid Melts Down Over Interview With Thirsty Little Troll' Piers Morgan

Piers Morgan was accused of conducting a race-baiting ambush interview with Joy Reid.
#identity
Music
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Ethel Cain Releases 2,000-Word Response to Various Controversies

Ethel Cain apologized for past racist posts made on social media and reflected on her journey of identity and past behavior.
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Denee Benton Wanted to Show You This Side of Peggy for So Long

The Gilded Age breaks traditional narratives by highlighting the wealthy Black community and exploring complex racial dynamics.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Black New Yorkers rage over Zohran Mamdani's 'African American' claim: 'He's a fraud'

An 86-year-old Harlem resident expressed her strong disapproval of Zohran Mamdani, a socialist claiming African American identity, asserting "you can look at him and see he's not black." She characterized him as a "trickster" and criticized his attempt to appeal to black voters, emphasizing her distrust and dissatisfaction with his candidacy.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Met officers' strip-search of black girl at school was gross misconduct, panel finds

The panel concluded that the search conducted by the two Metropolitan police officers was grossly inappropriate, finding it degraded and humiliated the teenager.
London politics
#theater
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Rob Franklin dsicusses his novel 'Great Black Hope'

The novel 'Great Black Hope' explores the struggles of a young Black queer man navigating privilege, grief, and substance abuse.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Raising Conscious Kids: Talking About Race Without Overwhelm

Healthy conversations about race and justice can be healing for families.
Age-appropriate discussions foster empathy, resilience, and critical thinking in children.
Racial socialization helps children cope with stress and trauma.
#art
fromAeon
1 month ago
philosophy

Defying classification, fantastical artworks reframe the racism of Carl Linnaeus | Aeon Videos

Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Emotion and history through color': the activism of Tomashi Jackson's art

Tomashi Jackson connects color perception to social dynamics, articulating how societal discussions on race parallel color theory.
fromAeon
1 month ago
philosophy

Defying classification, fantastical artworks reframe the racism of Carl Linnaeus | Aeon Videos

Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Emotion and history through color': the activism of Tomashi Jackson's art

Tomashi Jackson connects color perception to social dynamics, articulating how societal discussions on race parallel color theory.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A billionaire will pay a lot of money to shoot a recreated being': historian Sadiah Qureshi on extinction and empire

The very idea of de-extinction raises profound questions about the meaning of extinction and how we treat life, whether living, endangered, dead or extinct.
Science
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Stars: An Afrofuturist Space Odyssey review mission to Planet Orgasm

Mrs. Michaels's quest for an orgasm explores deep themes of trauma, identity, and societal oppression against women of color.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Lafayette helped Americans turn the tide in their fight for independence - and 50 years later, he helped forge the growing nation's sense of identity

The teaching of American history is increasingly influenced by partisanship and debate over race and identity, particularly as the 250th anniversary approaches.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Howardena Pindell Is Still Breaking Down Barriers for Black Artists

Pindell's early encounter with a Fayum portrait marked a profound moment of recognition for her, connecting her identity with an ancient past that transcends time.
Boston food
Digital life
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Trump Wants to Erase Black History. These Digital Archivists Are Racing to Save It

Museums are seen as public trusts, with attacks on them symbolizing an effort to dictate cultural belonging.
Social media has become crucial for digital resistance, highlighting the importance of information access in the face of manipulation.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Ryan Coogler's Road to "Sinners"

The film directed by Ryan Coogler explores complex themes of music, race, family, religion, and vampires, marking a significant creative shift for the director.
DC food
fromVulture
3 months ago

Doctor Who Recap: Last Night Was a Movie

The portrayal of race in Doctor Who has evolved from the 2007 episode to now, reflecting deeper societal issues.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

PREMIUMMichelle Dorrance on her dance influences and 'The Center Will Not Hold'

My mentor took our youth ensemble to these early gatherings of our elders who were the masters of the jazz era, like the last legends of the jazz era.
NYC music
fromNature
3 months ago

The lunatic is on the grass: Books in brief

Riley Black illustrates the interconnected evolution of plants and animals over billions of years in her latest work.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Biden Recalls Seeing Colored Kids' on Bus During First Major Speech Since Leaving White House

Biden reflects on his childhood awareness of racial injustice during a recent speech, highlighting formative experiences that shaped his views on race.
fromDecider
3 months ago

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Black Ops' on Hulu, a funny British series that finds laughs in skewering cop show cliches (and casual racism)

'Black Ops' subverts the typical cop narrative by focusing on two Black Metropolitan Police officers navigating complex identities.
The series is set in London and addresses themes of race, policing, and undercover work.
fromKotaku
3 months ago

South Of Midnight: The Kotaku Review

Many games set in America don’t engage with its true culture, but 'South of Midnight' weaves rich narratives on race and trauma in a fantastical South.
Video games
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

This art exhibition is 'divisive' or 'eye-opening' it depends who you ask

The exhibition 'The Shape of Power' at the Smithsonian explores race and identity through 82 artworks spanning three centuries.
fromApaonline
3 months ago

Philosophy and Race, Cody Gomez

The course has evolved from a graduate teaching assistant's role into a full-fledged research program in the Philosophy of Race, with a focus on various perspectives.
philosophy
#trump
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump will not stop until every American relic reflects his imaginary world view | Kellie Carter Jackson

Trump's executive order aims to reshape American history by challenging race-focused narratives, risking the erasure of important historical truths.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Taking Aim at Smithsonian, Trump Wades Into Race and Biology

The executive order by President Trump critiques a Smithsonian exhibition on race and insists on race as a social construct.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump will not stop until every American relic reflects his imaginary world view | Kellie Carter Jackson

Trump's executive order aims to reshape American history by challenging race-focused narratives, risking the erasure of important historical truths.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Taking Aim at Smithsonian, Trump Wades Into Race and Biology

The executive order by President Trump critiques a Smithsonian exhibition on race and insists on race as a social construct.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Rightwing groups across US push new bans to limit obscene' books in libraries

Judges have declared some recent laws that banned books unconstitutional; if approved, other legislation would likely face court challenges, showcasing the contentious nature of these restrictions.
Right-wing politics
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Stupidest Human Being Alive': Ex-NFL QB Robert Griffin III Under Fire For Claiming Jackie Robinson Breaking Color Barrier Wasn't Political

Robert Griffin III sparked controversy by saying Jackie Robinson's color barrier breaking wasn't political, provoking debate about race and sports commentary.
Black Lives Matter
fromHarvard Gazette
4 months ago

Hearing what 'Sounds of Black Switzerland' has to say - Harvard Gazette

Jessie Cox's book explores the complexities of Black identity in Switzerland and expands discussions around race and Blackness.
The work aims to reveal imaginative possibilities linked to Black culture and experiences.
LA Clippers
fromDefector
4 months ago

How The Dunk Was Banned | Defector

The banning of the dunk in high school and college basketball from 1967 to 1976 was a pivotal moment influenced by cultural and racial dynamics.
Bicycling
fromcyclingnews.com
4 months ago

Trofeo Alfredo Binda 2025 contenders - Vollering and Van der Breggen return to challenge sprinters

The Trofeo Alfredo Binda introduces changes this year, offering new challenges and competitive dynamics in the women's cycling race.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Dear Suella: I was born in London and raised in Oxfordshire. What do you reckon can I be English? | Nels Abbey

The debate over Englishness reveals societal divisions based on race and identity in England.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

What It Takes to Make Shane Gillis Funny

Shane Gillis's return to SNL showcased his comedic navigation of race, acknowledging his controversial past while attempting to engage a politically liberal audience.
London music
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago

Alterations at the National Theatre sheds light on the Windrush generation

Alterations highlights the struggles of ambition and personal sacrifice amidst racial and gender challenges in contemporary British society.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

From pee-wees to the pros, what football tells us about race in the U.S.

Black players, starting from a young age, are often pushed into more physically demanding positions in football, which impacts their injury rates and compensation.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago

Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill and Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles set to race

As long as we ain't putting people's mamas in it, I don't care. We can go as far as far can be. We're here for a good time.
Miami Dolphins
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

A North Carolina Judge Just Acknowledged an Undeniable Truth: The Death Penalty Is Racist

Race significantly influences the death penalty system in America, affecting everything from charging decisions to jury selection.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 months ago

Fundamentalist 'Muslims believe if the Prophet' slept with a nine-year-old 'what's wrong with a 12-year old?,' claims Muslim leader - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Dr. Taj Hargey claims that Imams are promoting grooming gangs, asserting that "fundamentalist Muslims" rationalize relationships with minors, invoking a dangerous interpretation of religious texts.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

A Black Workday employee sued the company after it sent police to his home for a 'wellness check'

Workday faces a lawsuit from employee Anthony Hill over race and disability discrimination after police were sent to his home while he was hospitalized.
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