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16 Sep Whistleblower Accuses ICE Facility of Negligence and, Giving Immigrant Women Forced Hysterectomies
A whistleblower who formerly worked at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Georgia revealed that immigrant women were forced to get unnecessary hysterectomies after a complaint was sent to the Department of Homeland Security inspector general on Monday. The Whistleblower also accused...
30 Aug Chadwick Boseman- An Icon Masterclass
There is beauty in an artfully told story. It is a great loss when these stories cannot be told. Fortunately for the world, we had Chadwick Boseman in our presence long enough to recount some of the most impactful and compelling stories of our generation....
27 Aug Bookmarks CELEBRATING BLACK VOICES Comes To Netflix Sept. 1st
Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices is a live-action collection of twelve five minute episodes featuring prominent Black celebrities and artists reading children’s books from Black authors that highlight the Black experience. Hosted by Marley Dias (author and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign), the collection of books...
16 Aug How Teneshia Carr Increased The Representation Of Black People In Fashion Media
When it comes to our favorite artists and designers’ origin story, most of these tales entail a younger version of these individuals feeling inspired. More specifically, there are often two responses to these moments of inspiration. The first type of reaction is positive with a...
14 Aug Civil Rights Complaints Are Filed Against Chicago Concerning Environmental Racism
Photo Courtesy of The Associated Press Chicago residents are taking legal action against the city for environmental racism occurring in the relocation of industrial polluters into low-income communities of color. The Southeast Side of Chicago is added to the list of predominately minority cities in...
02 Aug New Nike Ad Makes a Statement
Nike’s newest ad is both heartwarming and empowering. It combines artful editing and a strong message — continuing Nike’s run of being more than just an athletic apparel company. The 90 second ad is masterfully edited. It combines sports moments through connecting together clips to...
29 Jul The Court System Will Reopen In NYC In Attempt To Tackle Rising Gun Violence
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to reopen the court system as murder rates and shooting incidents soar, but court officials disagree with this move. According to Daily News, there has been a 220% increase in the number of shootings compared to the...
24 Jul Cristina Martinez: A Rising Star In Contemporary Art
From stylized human forms to abstraction to song covers, it seems Cristina Martinez can do it all. Martinez, a 33-year-old mother and artist, is making work that symbolizes the society we live in. Her creations are colorful and avant-garde. She often highlights Black and Brown...