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Illustration by Shelly Freund in article about Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair Features First Cover Shot by a Black Photographer

Now more than ever, people are calling on brands to step up. The culture magazine took another step in the right direction by having Dario Calmese shoot their cover.…

July 27, 2020

Marsha P. Johnson posing with flowers in her hair and a sash that reads "Stonewall"; black women activists

10 Iconic Black Women Activists That Paved the Path for Those Today

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

Fighting racism, sexism and injustice, their resilience remained unwavering. These icons' legacies mark them as trailblazers.…

July 23, 2020

Khalil Gibran Muhammad, author of 'The Condemnation of Blackness' speaking at an event

‘The Condemnation of Blackness’ Provides Crucial Reflections on Racist Number-Crunching

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

Khalil Gibran Muhammad’s exploration of African Americans during the Progressive Era unveils the prejudice behind evidence of Black criminality.…

July 19, 2020

A brown Broadway sign leads the way to the Antonyos.

The Antonyo Awards Highlight Black Talent on and off Broadway

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

The virtual inaugural ceremony held on Juneteenth was a celebratory leap forward for Black lives, achievement and artistry.…

July 14, 2020

How and Why You Should Support Black-Owned Bookstores

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

They are often essential community institutions, and their continued survival during the pandemic is now more important than ever.…

July 1, 2020

‘The Bachelor’ and Its First Black Lead Spark Dialogue on Interracial Dating

Hannah Reynoso, University of Iowa

Incorporating a more racially diverse cast on the reality show is long overdue, and necessary to combat the program's racial exclusivity.…

June 29, 2020

In an article about Instagram accounts, a photo of a phone atop a laptop and next to some earbuds

10 Instagram Accounts To Follow That Center Black Voices and Issues

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Keep your feed filled with content about the Black Lives Matter movement, and see the impact and value of Black creators.…

June 22, 2020

Illustration for a article on black-owned businesses by Veronica Chen

5 Black-Owned Businesses You Should Be Supporting

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

Wondering how else you can support and elevate black voices during these trying times? Check out these five stores owned by black individuals.…

June 17, 2020

5 Books About the Queer Black Experience To Read for Pride Month

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

As June begins and protests over racial injustice continue, it’s important to make space for queer black literature.…

June 13, 2020

Illustration of social media users engaging with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Why Advocating for Black Lives on Social Media Is So Important

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

Your online presence is an important tool for demonstrating support for black voices.…

June 10, 2020

‘Chokehold: Policing Black Men’ Stresses the Need for Police Reform

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

Published in 2017, Paul Butler's book equips supporters of Black Lives Matter with one more important resource to curb racism in law enforcement.…

June 9, 2020

Kim Kardashian, sometimes the subject of black outrage

How Outrage in the Black Community Was Turned Into a Commodity

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Celebrities like the Kardashians and companies like H&M are praised for the styles that black people are derided for, then profit off of the publicity caused by the anger.…

May 11, 2020

Illustration by Maya Vargas of a white woman painting her face a darker brown, or, blackfishing

Blackfishing and the Rise of the Culture-Appropriating White Girl

Maui Smith, University of Pittsburgh

All over Instagram, white women are making themselves distinctly less white-looking in the latest movement of stealing from black women.…

April 15, 2020

An illustration of a black student at a PWI

Tips for Attending a PWI as a Black Student

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

Being black at a predominantly white university is hard, but remember you’re not alone.…

March 29, 2020

Juice Wrld in an article about black mental health

We Need To Talk About Black Mental Health

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

While many communities are celebrating mental health awareness, it still faces a large stigma in the black community thanks to centuries of racism.…

March 8, 2020

Behind Closed Doors: The Infamous Private Lives of Historical Figures

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

Geniuses, artists and revolutionaries are never perfect.…

October 17, 2019

Black Singers Who Are Challenging the Norms of the Pop Industry

Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University

These artists are changing the game.…

September 3, 2019

Motivational Songs on the Blackboard Music Charts

Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University

Here are 10 motivational tunes that will get you through the upcoming school year.…

August 27, 2019

5 Reasons Why Season 5 of ‘Black Mirror’ Should Be on Your Summer Watchlist

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

Prepare for the tech dystopia.…

June 4, 2019

In ‘108 Death Masks,’ Nikesha Breeze Commemorates Black Death

Emma Uk, Brookdale Community College

The artist's installation is made of sculptures of lost faces, wounds, stories and histories of systematic oppression and racial violence.…

April 11, 2019

Omar Victor Diop’s Photography Is Recapturing Black History

Emma Uk, Brookdale Community College

The work of the Senegalese artist is bold, symbolic and breathtaking.…

February 13, 2019

Why Did Etsy Shut Down This Popular Politically Charged Black-Owned Shop?

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Splendid Rain Co became famous for its brazen merchandise, but now it’s leading the charge against Etsy’s hypocritical business practices.…

September 24, 2018

Chidera Eggerue Wants You to Know that #SaggyBoobsMatter

Cleo-Symone Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University

The Slumflower wants young women to love their breasts, no matter how small, big or saggy.…

April 25, 2018

A Message from The March for Our Lives in New York

Elise Bortz, New York University

The March for Our Lives in New York is a reminder of how urgently we need social changes.…

March 28, 2018

5 Reasons Why ‘Black Panther’ Is Expected to Dominate the Box Office

Andria Modica, Drexel University

'Black Panther' is likely to skyrocket in the box office, putting people of color in the well-deserved spotlight.…

February 14, 2018

10 Black Superheroes That Would Have Great Movie Adaptations

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

These black heroes, just like 'Black Panther,' deserve their own big breaks in Hollywood.…

February 7, 2018

We Are in the Midst of a New Black Renaissance

Welcome to the New Black Renaissance

Tylah Silva, Emerson College

The question isn't about whether black culture is having a moment. The question is why now?…

March 27, 2017

What the ’90 Percent’ Black Cast of ‘Black Panther’ Means in the Age of Whitewashing

Aliyah Thomas, Mount Saint Mary College

If cinema has you cringing at the latest exploits in whitewashing, you can find your new hero (and his supporting cast) in Marvel’s 'Black Panther.'…

December 6, 2016

The Unflinching Blackness of Netflix’s New Series, ‘Luke Cage’

Aliyah Thomas, Mount Saint Mary College

With both overt and subtle references to the contemporary politics of black life, Luke Cage brings some much-needed representation to the superhero spectrum.…

October 18, 2016

Season 4 of ‘Orange is the New Black’ Mixes the Far-Fetched with a Dose of Reality

Katie Hovan, University of Miami

This season brought all the lesbian sex and prison violence audiences were expecting, as well as a few noteworthy changes.…

July 3, 2016

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