person in sweater shrugging, texas/lgbtq+ flag background, 'Black Trans Texas Connection' logo in front

This organization says it helps Black trans people in need. Activists are doubtful

Black Trans Texas Connection is known for doxing anyone who questions its mission.

On Sep 29, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

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Kiki Layne

KiKi Layne says most of her scenes were cut from ‘Don’t Worry Darling’

'They cut us from most of the movie, but we thriving in real life.'

On Sep 26, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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young man in vehicle

‘I am pulling the race card today’: Man claims he faced racial discrimination from Facebook Marketplace seller

'The only piece of information she has about me is my name. My Arabic-*ss name.'

On Sep 23, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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Allen Iverson during his European tour on September 17, 2009 in Milan, Italy

Allen Iverson’s classic A5 ad is a lesson on how not to other Black culture

The Jadakiss-assisted clip is one of the first examples of basketball embracing Black culture in a way that wasn’t watered down. The game's still catching up.

On Sep 21, 2022 by Gerald Nesmith

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Ari Ivory at 2022 US Open

A professional cheerleader noticed women’s sports highlights were leftovers. She decided to change things

HighlightHER and the power of representation.

On Sep 15, 2022 by Alex Tzelnic

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people in restaurant with caption 'They directed us to the 'black section''

‘That’s WAY too many people to be a coincidence’: Customer claims they got directed to the ‘Black section’ at restaurant, sparking debate

'It kinda looks like the party section.'

On Sep 12, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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woman pointing at young Black man at pool

‘How u gone tell the lifeguard the pool closed’: Karen tells Black lifeguard the pool is closed only for him

'Pool's closed for you.'

On Aug 16, 2022 by Jack Alban

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young women dancing (l&r) young woman in purple wig with sunglasses and cape (c)

‘TCU what in the hell’: People call out sorority recruitment TikTok dance for cultural appropriation

"Nobody stopped and ask 'Just because we can, should we?'"

On Aug 15, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

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woman with caption 'i love that all the 'retired hot Cheetos girls' under this trend are just yt girls admitting they were just adopting a caricature of Black and Latina women. Do yt gay guys next.' over Cheetos background

‘All they do is play into harmful stereotypes’: TikTok torn asunder over ‘Hot Cheetos Girl’ trend

'These stereotypes still plague a lot of us, and it's exacerbated when white girls adopt this caricature of us because it's inauthentic ... It's an act.'

On Aug 10, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

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man speaking inside finger up caption '5 things I would never do (Corporate America edition)' (l) American flag in city (corporate America concept) (c) man speaking inside finger up caption '5 things I would never do (Corporate America edition)' (r)

‘Your one mistake is equivalent to 6 of their mistakes’: Manager shares 5 things to never do if you’re Black in corporate America

'Being Black in corporate has a long list of things not to do.'

On Jul 29, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

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Ballroom Dancer dancing caption 'Yes. Yes too much tan. Sweetheart' 'Did you know that in ballroom dancing fair skin in competition is bad form?' (l) Ballroom dancer dancing in room captionBallroom Dancer dancing caption 'Yes. Yes too much tan. Sweetheart' 'Did you know that in ballroom dancing fair skin in competition is bad form?' (c) ballroom dancer dancing caption Ballroom Dancer dancing caption 'Yes. Yes too much tan. Sweetheart' 'Did you know that in ballroom dancing fair skin in competition is bad form?'(r)

‘Sis switched her whole race’: TikTokers call out tanning culture in ballroom dance

'There is a clear and strong difference between making yourself Black and giving yourself a dark tan.'

On Jul 26, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

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woman speaking in car (l) Starbucks sign on glass door (c) woman holding 'Notice of Separation' (r)

‘I was always being treated differently from my other white coworkers’: Starbucks barista says she was fired after telling supervisor to not call Black people ‘aggressive’

'She told me not to pull any little race card with her and tried to get me kicked out of the store.'

On Jul 24, 2022 by Gisselle Hernandez

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woman being led away by security (l) woman looking up at man (c) woman grabbing man's arm and shoulder (r)

Viral video shows white woman at bar latching on to Black man, refusing to let go, sparking outrage

"Idk why everyone automatically goes to 'If ThE rOles wERe SWitCheD' like it’s not ok under any circumstance."

On Jul 13, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

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two workers dancing outside arms up caption 'Guess which one of us got fired after this' (l) two workers dancing outside arms down caption 'Guess which one of us got fired after this' (c) two workers dancing outside arms up caption 'Guess which one of us got fired after this' (r)

‘Whoever got fired I hope the other quit right then and there’: Worker films herself and co-worker dancing—one of them got let go

'He could sue for racial discrimination EASILY.'

On Jul 5, 2022 by Melina Khan

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Zara security pointing finger caption 'Part 1 Zara do better! You failed to take off the security tag and then I was attacked by a security guard who snatched my purchase out of my hand, even though I tried to show him my receipt. he threatened to not give me back my purchase and threatened to call the police! All the staff just stared as this man stepped into my face aggressively!' (l) Zara Logo on black background (c) Zara security putting hand out towards accused shopper caption 'part two?' (r)

‘Zara do better’: Black woman says she was racially profiled at Zara

'Always get racially profiled at my local Zara. Proper dread going in there.'

On May 31, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

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