black history month Archives

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

Internet Culture

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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

Internet Culture

‘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

IRL

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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

Internet Culture IRL

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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

Tech

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

IRL

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

Internet Culture IRL

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

IRL

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

Internet Culture IRL

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

IRL

Esquire blasted for running a cover story about white male privilege

WHERE TO BEGIN!

On Feb 12, 2019 by Stacey Ritzen

Internet Culture IRL

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

#BlackLatinxHistory celebrates those we have forgotten.

On Feb 26, 2018

IRL

#BlackMenSmiling is the ray of sunshine we need right now

Finally, Twitter is radiant.

On Feb 6, 2018 by Grace Speas

IRL

Ivanka’s and Melania’s Black History Month tweets are brazen with their hypocrisy

Ivanka's message sounds a lot like #AllLivesMatter.

On Feb 2, 2018 by Tess Cagle

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