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Under Beyoncé’s Direction, Vogue’s Cover Will Be Shot by an African-American Photographer
Tyler Mitchell will be the first African-American photographer to shoot the magazine's cover in its 126 years of operation.…
Why You Should Read African-American Literature Year-Round
Reading African-American literature is a great way to celebrate Black History Month, but learning about black history shouldn’t end when March arrives.…
The First African-American ‘Bachelorette,’ Rachel Lindsay, Has All Eyes on Her
Adding racial issues to a show already abundant in drama means Rachel must toe the line between entertainment and inspiration.…
‘A Jazzman’s Blues’: Passing Through American History
This beautiful yet tragic love story depicts the challenges of passing in the Jim Crow South.…
American Football Films You Should Watch
Get into the game by viewing some of these classics about the country's favorite sport.…
Understanding American Accents and Where They Came From
People in the U.S. often claim they 'don't have an accent,' but there are actually a variety of dialects present in the country originating from all over the world.…
Cathy Park Hong’s ‘Minor Feelings’ Is an Asian American Reckoning
Using the lens of the Korean American experience, this essay collection presents a fiery look at the subtle ways that white supremacy manifests itself.…
Discrimination Toward Asian Americans Existed Long Before COVID-19
The racial abuse that started due to a virus being characterized as the 'Chinese virus' is by no means the first time it has happened.…
Re-thinking the American Health Care System for a Better Black Experience
Breaking down the contemporary issues that plague the African American patient experience by exploring the historical significance of medical malpractice and health inequities. …
‘Africans Are Not Lab Rats,’ Nor Are They Immune to Coronavirus
Two doctors came under intense criticism after suggesting using African nations as testing grounds for a COVID-19 vaccine, prompting the hashtag #AfricansAreNotLabRats…
Trauma Porn: Why Books Like ‘American Dirt’ Are Harmful
Despite its endorsement from Oprah, Jeanine Cummins' book about the life of a Mexican woman is having a damaging impact on minorities.…
Never Underestimate: Shout Out to South African House Music
Awê! We underestimate our neighbors to the east, who have created their own innovative spin on the genre.…
‘The American Reject’ Unifies Us by Rejecting Us
Hip-hop artist Taylor Bennett talks about alienation on this EP. …
‘African Giant’ Comes Closer to New Heights, Let’s See What Comes After
Nigerian musician Burna Boy could be the next breakout artist.…
A Witness of Evolution: Hip-Hop and the African Diaspora
Rap and hip-hop is once again turning to Africa for inspiration.…
GoldLink’s Debut Album, ‘Diaspora,’ is a Bridge Connecting African Sound and Culture
This album honors black pride and celebrates diversity.…
9 Asian and Asian-American Trendsetters Changing the Fashion Game
These style savants are pushing the world of jawns into overdrive.…
Tanveer Kalo Brings Indian-American Contributions in WWI Into Historical Discussion
Through his research on Indian-Americans who served in the U.S. Army in World War I, Kalo shows that the immigrant community contributed to building America as a nation.…
One Tragedy, One Victim: Asian Americans Need to Join the Fight
Why the Asian American community needs to deal with its anti-blackness ideals.…
Unpacking the Anti-Blackness of the Asian-American Community
As a result of their own struggles with racism, Asian Americans have exhibited a history of complicity in the oppression of black bodies.…
The Fight Against the American Flag
The American flag, meant to represent an "indivisible" country, is for some a symbol of intolerance and hatred.…
Why Do Foreign Students Consider Americans Ignorant?
Having gone to school in Hong Kong and California, I know that what people think about American students generally depends on how many of them they know.…
Supporting Trump at a Slant: Why Americans Should Give Trump a Chance
Sorry folks, but he did win fair and square after all.…
Border Town Life, as Told by an Anti-Trump Mexican American
With a Trump visit to San Antonio looming on the horizon, Mexican Americans throughout the region reflect on their heritage and the Republican nominee.…
The Best Poets and Writers of the Harlem Renaissance
They greatly influenced what we know now as African American Literature.…
A (Not-So-Brief) History of Techno Music
The genre often associated with Western Europe has its roots in African American clubs.…
The Plight Depicted in ‘Native Son’ Is Still Relevant Today
Perhaps one of America's greatest African American novels to date, Richard Wright's depiction of one man's struggle against systemic racism transcends time and place.…
Why Do So Many Black People Love Anime?
As it has become more mainstream in America, Japanese animation has attracted many African American fans.…
Stop Weaponizing AAVE
AAVE has not only been stolen and absorbed into mainstream slang, but also used against the African American community in political rhetoric.…
