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EXCERPT: Dr. Mary Frances Berry on How History Repeats Itself
In this selection from her new book, “History Teaches Us to Resist: How Progressive Movements Have Succeeded in Challenging Times,” Berry recounts the civil rights war activists waged under President Ronald Reagan—and it sounds very familiar….
Critics Say National Geographic's Attempt to 'Rise Above' Its 'Racist' Past Falls Short
WATCH: Telemarketing Dreams Turn Sinister in Trailer for 'Sorry to Bother You'
The film follows a Black telemarketer who enters a bizarre world of decadence after successfully employing his “White voice.”
Hip Hop Caucus Launches New Environmental Justice Podcast
Co-host Mustafa Santiago Ali: “‘Think 100%’ comes at a crucial time for our communities now and for future generations.”
Hip Hop Salutes Craig Mack
The Surprising Reason Why All Google Searches Aren't Created Equal
Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble, author of the new book, “Algorithms of Oppression,” explains how racism is baked into the way you find information online.
California ICE Spokesperson Quits Over 'Misleading' Arrest Claims
The feud between California and the Trump administration grows as the president visits the California-Mexico border to inspect wall prototypes.
New Podcast Tells Stories of Children 'Caught' in Mass Incarceration
WNYC Studios explores how the criminal justice system traumatizes children of color in “Caught: The Lives of Juvenile Justice.”
Death Sentence: Trump Considers Capital Punishment for Drug Dealers
The White House mulls policy change that would allow prosecutors to seek death penalty for drug traffickers.
Vogue Celebrates Women Leading Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico in Stunning Infrared Photo Spread
“By empowering themselves—and each other—the women of Puerto Rico have empowered the entire island.”
On 'Wrinkle in Time' Day, 4 Questions With Ava DuVernay
The director talks to Colorlines about the social justice and equity themes in “A Wrinkle in Time” and what she hopes viewers will do when they leave the theater.
New Viola Davis and Julius Tennon Series to Document Black Dandy Culture
The couple will turn Shantrelle P. Lewis’ book “Dandy Lion: The Black Dandy and Street Style” into a docuseries.
Michael B. Jordan Pledges to Employ Inclusion Rider for All Projects
Jordan says his production company, Outlier Society, is committed to increasing the representation of people of color and all women in the entertainment industry.