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Melissa Harris-Perry apologizes for letting down #nerdland fans

'If I could have held on longer I would have.'

On Apr 5, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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When K-pop culturally appropriates

Why Korean pop music doesn't mind stealing from black culture.

On Apr 2, 2016 by Sherry Tucci

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Hillary Clinton wins North Carolina primary

North Carolina gave Clinton the majority of 107 of its delegates.

On Mar 15, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Pro-choice activists use social media to commemorate Roe v. Wade’s 43rd anniversary

These groups want to make 2016 the biggest year yet for pro-choice activism.

On Jan 15, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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‘Swirl culture’ gets a new interracial dating site with SwirlMingle

The rise of relationships between black women and white men helped inspire the controversial new website.

On Dec 10, 2015 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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Activists want more coverage of ex-cop facing sexual assault charges against 13 women

Daniel Holtzclaw is accused of sexually assaulting 13 women on the job.

On Dec 9, 2015 by Deron Dalton

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Meet the filmmakers raising funds for the first teen comedy about black girls

Lauren Domino and Angela Tucker are kickstarting a teen movie—but this one's in color.

On Nov 28, 2015 by Nayomi Reghay

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Why the Internet cannot defend the #AssaultAtSpringValleyHigh

Officer Fields came. He saw. He brutalized.

On Oct 28, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Taylor Swift still doesn’t get it—never touch a Black person’s hair without asking

Black hair is beautiful. But that doesn't mean it's yours to pet

On Oct 23, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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How #TrustBlackWomen pushes back against racially-motivated anti-abortion activism

The campaign addresses rumors that black women commit "genocide" by having abortions.

On Oct 16, 2015 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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Your neighborhood watch app is racist

What happens when apps created for 'safety' perpetuate bigotry?

On Oct 16, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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The 22 trans women murdered in 2015

Trans women of color are being disproportionately murdered.

On Oct 15, 2015 by Deron Dalton

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Jim Webb, affirmative action, and the Democratic Party’s racial amnesia

It's 2015—and the Democrats are still debating affirmative action?

On Oct 14, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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The real reason why Raven-Symoné criticized ‘Black-sounding’ names

Raven-Symone deserves to be called out. But she also deserves help.

On Oct 12, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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The harsh lessons I’ve learned as a black woman dating online

It wasn’t until making myself vulnerable to strangers that I realized just how different I am.

On Oct 7, 2015 by Wagatwe Wanjuki