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WATCH: Viola Davis and Kerry Washington Meet for Epic Shondaland Crossover

racewireblog - 13 February, 2018 - 13:27

Annalise Keating seeks Olivia Pope’s help in bringing a case to the U.S. Supreme Court during an upcoming set of “Scandal” and “How to Get Away With Murder” episodes.

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7 Team USA Athletes of Color to Watch at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics

racewireblog - 13 February, 2018 - 13:27

There are a total of 20 United States-based people of color going for the gold in South Korea.  

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What the Budget Deal Means for Puerto Rico

racewireblog - 13 February, 2018 - 13:27

The $16 billion allocated for the island’s recovery effort is a great help—and a major disappointment.

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#TBT: How Harry McAlpin Broke the White House Press Corps Color Barrier

racewireblog - 13 February, 2018 - 13:27

The White House Correspondents’ Association barred the Black journalist for decades.

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Danai Gurira: 'Black Panther' Will Change Hollywood Depictions of Africa

racewireblog - 13 February, 2018 - 13:27

“No one can really now try to put forth some product where Africa is seen begging for a White superhero to come and save it.”

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Eagles Reader: Five Must-Read Articles on the Philly Team and Racial Justice

racewireblog - 12 February, 2018 - 16:39

As Philadelphia prepares to celebrate the “wokest team” in the NFL’s Super Bowl win, here’s what you should be reading right now.

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READ: Black Woman in Mississippi Charged With Second-Degree Murder After Stillbirth

racewireblog - 12 February, 2018 - 13:33

Advocates fear this is the latest in a trend of women of color being criminalized for their pregnancy outcomes.

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WATCH: Short Documentary Explores History—and Present—of the Juvenile Justice System

racewireblog - 12 February, 2018 - 13:33

Youth First Initiative: “Youth justice is racial justice—and that’s why this system of oppression needs to change.”

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Etsy Prevents Alaska Native Artisans From Selling Ivory Art

racewireblog - 12 February, 2018 - 13:33

Per the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act, indigenous people of Alaska can legally use ivory from walrus tusks and whale teeth and bones.

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Ryan Coogler and Sounwave Discuss Creation of 'Black Panther: The Album'

racewireblog - 10 February, 2018 - 10:12

The “Black Panther” director and Top Dawg Entertainment producer explore how the film’s hip hop-heavy soundtrack came to be.

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How Trump's Immigration Plan Impacts The Nation's Racial Makeup in One Chart

racewireblog - 10 February, 2018 - 10:12

An analysis from The Washington Post says the proposal could keep Whites in the majority for five more years than previously estimated.

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Is ICE Punishing Immigrant Rights Activists for Their Political Activity?

racewireblog - 9 February, 2018 - 14:14

NYC immigration rights organizer Ravi Ragbir is facing deportation on Saturday. He is just one of several activists around the country who have been detained or deported after publicly fighting to change the system.

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Congress Investigates FEMA's Failure to Deliver 18.5 Million Meals to Puerto Rico

racewireblog - 9 February, 2018 - 14:14

The agency awarded a $156 million contract to a company with no experience in the food industry.

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Jesmyn Ward Plans Two New Novels, Including First for Young Adults

racewireblog - 9 February, 2018 - 07:53

The National Book Award winner’s latest works will feature Black women as protagonists.

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#WhatBlackPantherMeansToMe Trends as Fans Celebrate Cultural Importance of the New Film

racewireblog - 9 February, 2018 - 07:53

Hashtag creator Kayla Sutton: ”To have a film filled with people that look like me and my family is the most amazing gift.”

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READ: Now That The Cleveland Indians Dropped Its Racist Logo, What's Next?

racewireblog - 8 February, 2018 - 11:06

The Atlantic argues that the choice should make it easier for other teams to follow suit.

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'Blindspotting' Director Carlos López Estrada: 'Being Mexican-American Gives Me a Certain Responsibility'

racewireblog - 8 February, 2018 - 11:06

The filmmaker discusses his new narrative film about gentrification and racism in Oakland in a new interview.

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New Billboard Campaign Counters 'Abortion Reversal' Misinformation

racewireblog - 8 February, 2018 - 11:06

The Abortion Care Network put up billboards in the San Francisco Bay Area in response to the state nursing board’s recent approval of a course on medication abortion “reversal.”

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STUDY: Outbreak of Legionnaire's Disease Linked to Flint Water Crisis

racewireblog - 8 February, 2018 - 07:08

Researchers trace a rise in the illness to the water source that triggered the crisis.

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Jermaine Dupri, Kool & The Gang Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame

racewireblog - 8 February, 2018 - 07:08

Dupri is the second hip hop musician to be inducted.

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