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‘He tried to keep it professional at first’: Black worker asks manager for a raise for Black History Month. His response shocks her

'Couldve just said no.'

On Feb 20, 2024 by Stacy Fernandez

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‘Target isn’t even trying anymore’: Parent calls for Target to remove civil rights magnets from shelves after noticing Black history icons are mislabeled

'You're telling me not one person double checked these???'

On Feb 6, 2024 by Tiffanie Drayton

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Luxury, lifestyle, and law: Black women lawyers are flaunting their success on TikTok to inspire others

Black lawyers and creators speak about what it’s like to balance their work and passions, acquire brand deals, and create content that’s authentic to themselves.

On Feb 28, 2023 by Natasha Breu

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10 activists, educators, and creators you need to follow this Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, Passionfruit is celebrating some of the most game-changing advocates of the internet.

On Feb 23, 2023 by Passionfruit Staff

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‘I was just too stunned to speak’: Target employee says co-worker erased Black History Month facts she wrote on whiteboard

'Y'all keep trying to erase our history, but I can do this all day.'

On Feb 21, 2023 by Allyson Waller

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How creators and artists are commemorating James Baldwin in the internet age

It appears some of the obstacles facing Baldwin, like his work being undervalued in his lifetime, also face the creators honoring his legacy today.

On Feb 9, 2023 by Prince Shakur

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‘Lose weight to end racism’: Apple Watch criticized for launching fitness Unity challenge to celebrate Black History Month

The prompt was mocked across the internet.

On Jan 31, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

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2002: The year of the magical basketball shoe

Kids in 2002 wanted to be like Mike. But then they wanted to be like Allen Iverson, too. And some just wanted vintage Chuck Taylors.

On Dec 12, 2022 by Hannah Borenstein

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The best movies on Sling TV this month

Celebrate Black History Month with Sling’s collection of important and groundbreaking films that center the Black experience.

On Feb 23, 2022 by Sling

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‘SNL’ host Bill Burr ‘canceled’ during monologue on cancel culture

Viewers are divided.

On Oct 11, 2020 by Kahron Spearman

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TikTok makeup tutorials highlight historical beauty techniques for Black History Month

'My main goal is for readers to feel inclined to do their own research.'

On Feb 12, 2020 by Brooke Sjoberg

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Nick Bosa’s Super Bowl tears lead to Black History Month memes

Bosa's conservative social media activity has earned him lots of haters.

On Feb 3, 2020 by Kahron Spearman

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High school forces teacher to remove Colin Kaepernick poster

The teacher at Port Charlotte High School was celebrating Black History Month.

On Mar 3, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

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Esquire blasted for running a cover story about white male privilege

WHERE TO BEGIN!

On Feb 12, 2019 by Stacey Ritzen

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Afro-Latinx people were a large part of Black history—before they were erased

#BlackLatinxHistory celebrates those we have forgotten.

On Feb 26, 2018