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Who killed Ricardo Gary?

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In honor of Michael Jackson’s 65th birthday, here are some facts you need to know about him

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In defense of the triple-black Nike Air Force 1, a shoe whose reputation could use some upliftment

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Racially Motivated Shooting At Dollar General In Jacksonville, Florida Leaves 3 Dead

Something is wrong with white people

Politics, gun culture and right-wing ideology didn't cause the racial murders in Jacksonville. It's time to talk about white people.
/ August 28, 2023
Angela Alsobrooks , Barbara Lee and Lisa Blunt Rochester

It’s Our Time: Black women running for Senate are poised to make their mark on history

Only two Black women have ever served as senators in the 234-year history of the U.S. Senate. Now, three women…
/ August 28, 2023
Young women clap and sing along to a freedom song

At the March on Washington, Black women were sidelined. 60 years later, the need to center Black women is as urgent as ever

It is long past time for Black women to have their voices, experiences and humanity adequately respected, properly valued and…
/ August 28, 2023
A young boy scratches the back of his head while looking at a green chalkboard

Whiteness does not care about the comfort or education of Black students

Bunnell Elementary School in Florida failed its Black students and then tried to lay the blame on them. 
/ August 25, 2023
Former President Donald Trump's mugshot on X

We need to talk about Donald Trump’s mugshot

Why is the white community so silent on the criminal element in their culture?
/ August 25, 2023

Dear Kevin Hart, I am you and you are me. And yes, I’ve learned to respect being 44 years old

The comedian ended up in a wheelchair because he thought he could beat an ex-NFL running back, 34-year-old Stevan Ridley,…
/ August 25, 2023
An engraving at the Lincoln Memorial marks where Martin Luther King, Jr. made his 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech

As we mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, we celebrate progress but recognize that MLK’s dream remains unfulfilled

As we remember the occasion that gave us King's "I Have a Dream" speech, the struggle continues to overcome the…
/ August 25, 2023
Republican presidential candidates former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy

In the first GOP debate, Trump’s stranglehold on the party remains strong even in his absence

Republican presidential contenders went after each other in a bid to convince voters that they're a better choice than the…
/ August 24, 2023

Dave Chappelle has moved on from talking about trans people. Sort of.

In Chappelle's latest comedy tour, "The Lunatic's Manifesto," he's flaunting his freedom to joke about anything — and anyone —…
/ August 24, 2023
The new Twitter logo

Elon Musk wants to remove the ‘block’ button on X, formerly known as Twitter. That would be a huge mistake.

This latest decision to change X, aka Twitter, further proves that Apartheid Clyde does not care about marginalized communities. 
/ August 23, 2023
A scene from the animated series "Star Stories With Toure"

‘Star Stories With Touré’: How being homeless led KRS-One to his name

How did KRS-One get his name? It comes from being a homeless teenager who worked with Hare Krishnas and getting…
/ August 23, 2023

Sha’Carri Richardson proves she’s a role model who knows what to do — leave the disapppoinment and the haters in the dust

After missing the Tokyo Olympics and a poor performance last year, Richardson responded to the setbacks by showing the world…
/ August 23, 2023