Nancy Navarro, a Latina lawmaker who was speaking about racial inequities during a virtual meeting in Maryland on Tuesday, is outraged after two attendees mocked her accent during the discussion. The man and woman, who didn’t realize that they were unmuted during the Zoom meeting, can be faintly heard in the background of the video […]
As Black History Month reminds so many Americans of just how far Black people have come, it also prompts reflections on the storied past of the ancestors — of the nation that they built, brutally and without thanks. For playwright and actress Anna Deavere Smith, the month conjures up memories of a time of assassinated Black […]
If you’re interested in sharing your opinion on any cultural, political or personal topic, create an account here and check out our how-to post to learn more. ____ Every year, Black History Month provides a valuable opportunity for us to reflect on the history of Black Americans — but one month is not enough. In order to build a […]
If you’re interested in sharing your opinion on any cultural, political or personal topic, create an account here and check out our how-to post to learn more. ____ In 2019, there were 2,391 hate crimes reported against African-Americans in the United States. I am part of this statistic. I was departing school on a Friday afternoon. Southern California weather […]
District Court Judge Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s attorney general nominee, faced hours of questioning on Monday during his confirmation hearing. Garland dealt with tough queries from Republicans and Democrats all morning, but he was confronted with a particularly pointed line of questioning from Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.). Booker, the only Black senator on the Senate Judiciary Committee, […]
Legendary musician Stevie Wonder has announced that he plans to permanently relocate to Ghana, according to Rolling Out. Wonder told Oprah Winfrey about his big move on an episode of her Apple TV+ program that was filmed just before Election Day. During the interview, he discussed the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has changed his life, how he […]