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Harvard Library Acquires Angela Davis' Archives
The papers and artifacts that Davis sold to the Schlesinger Library include an FBI “Wanted” poster and a diary she kept while on trial.
5 Culture Leaders On What Makes 'Black Panther' So Special
Ahead of the official U.S. premiere of the Marvel blockbuster, we asked Black activists, educators, writers and entrepreneurs why they’re so excited about this superhero movie.
Planned Parenthood Launches Campaign to Advance Reproductive Rights Legislation in All 50 States
“We need to do more than just fight against the bad policies—now is the time to push for good ones.”
Wakanda's Finest Shine on Three Essence Covers
The stars of “Black Panther” discuss the film’s exploration of Black identity in the magazine’s March cover story.
5 Tools for Radical Self-Love on Valentine's Day
“On a day that is committed to commercialization around romantic love, what better thing to do than direct all of that juicy, yummy, love energy towards yourself?” asks Sonya Renee Taylor.
WATCH: New Doc Explores Life and Disappearance of Oscar Zeta Acosta
“The Rise and Fall of the Brown Buffalo” follows the Chicano Movement activist’s battle against the Los Angeles Police Department.
This Queer Black Cancer Survivor Showed Her Mastectomy Scars at New York Fashion Week
Sex educator Ericka Hart received major applause when she revealed her scars at Cromat’s Fall 2018 show.
Ava DuVernay Launches Entertainment Diversity Initiative With City of Los Angeles
“Real change happens when we take tangible action, and that means giving young women and people of color opportunities in the industry early on so they have the chance to shape its future.”
New Children's Book Shatters Monolithic Depictions of Motherhood
Juniper Fitzgerald and Elise Peterson’s new picture book, ‘How Mamas Love Their Babies,’ shows the many ways that mothers use their bodies to take care of and love their children.
Civil Rights Groups Blast Sessions for Praising Sheriffs as Part of 'Anglo-American Heritage'
Racial justice groups pan attorney general as “racist” and frame his comments within the historical context of law enforcement in Black communities.
Chloe Kim is Youngest Female Snowboarder to Win Olympic Gold
The Korean-American teenager is one of 10 Asian-American athletes representing the U.S. in PyeongChang.
Syreeta Gates Chronicles Hip Hop Journalism History in 'Write On!'
Gates created a Kickstarter campaign to fund her documentary on the reporters and critics who influenced hip hop culture and music journalism.
Immigration Activist Ravi Ragbir Granted Temporary Stay from Deportation
Ragbir argued that Immigration and Customs Enforcement targeted him for his immigration activism. A federal judge agreed.
WATCH: Mirai Nagasu Lands Triple Axel and Makes Olympic History
The Japanese-American figure skater is the first U.S. woman to land the difficult move in competition at the Olympics.