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Mira Nair to Direct First BBC Program With All-POC Cast

16 March, 2018 - 12:57

The “Queen of Katwe” director will adapt Vikram Seth’s “A Suitable Boy” for a limited series.

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EXCERPT: Dr. Mary Frances Berry on How History Repeats Itself

15 March, 2018 - 18:41

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….

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Critics Say National Geographic's Attempt to 'Rise Above' Its 'Racist' Past Falls Short

15 March, 2018 - 18:41

They argue that the magazine’s new special issue on race relies on old habits. 

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WATCH: Telemarketing Dreams Turn Sinister in Trailer for 'Sorry to Bother You'

15 March, 2018 - 18:41

The film follows a Black telemarketer who enters a bizarre world of decadence after successfully employing his “White voice.”

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Hip Hop Caucus Launches New Environmental Justice Podcast

15 March, 2018 - 18:41

Co-host Mustafa Santiago Ali: “‘Think 100%’ comes at a crucial time for our communities now and for future generations.”

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Hip Hop Salutes Craig Mack

15 March, 2018 - 11:43

The “Flava In Ya Ear” rapper is dead from heart failure at age 47.

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The Surprising Reason Why All Google Searches Aren't Created Equal

14 March, 2018 - 14:40

Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble, author of the new book, “Algorithms of Oppression,” explains how racism is baked into the way you find information online. 

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California ICE Spokesperson Quits Over 'Misleading' Arrest Claims

14 March, 2018 - 14:40

The feud between California and the Trump administration grows as the president visits the California-Mexico border to inspect wall prototypes.

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New Podcast Tells Stories of Children 'Caught' in Mass Incarceration

14 March, 2018 - 14:40

WNYC Studios explores how the criminal justice system traumatizes children of color in “Caught: The Lives of Juvenile Justice.”

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Death Sentence: Trump Considers Capital Punishment for Drug Dealers

14 March, 2018 - 11:25

The White House mulls policy change that would allow prosecutors to seek death penalty for drug traffickers.

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Publisher Indefinitely Delays Release of Sherman Alexie Memoir

14 March, 2018 - 11:25

The Native American author faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment.

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'Black Panther' Reaches $1 Billion Box Office Benchmark

14 March, 2018 - 11:25

And “A Wrinkle in Time” sets history in the number two spot.

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Vogue Celebrates Women Leading Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico in Stunning Infrared Photo Spread

13 March, 2018 - 22:39

“By empowering themselves—and each other—the women of Puerto Rico have empowered the entire island.”

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Court Refuses to Dismiss Climate Kids' Lawsuit Against Federal Government

13 March, 2018 - 22:39

The case puts the Trump administration on trial for its actions regarding the environment.

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On 'Wrinkle in Time' Day, 4 Questions With Ava DuVernay

13 March, 2018 - 22:39

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.

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Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Indian-American Man

13 March, 2018 - 22:39

Witnesses say he yelled “get out of my country” before opening fire.

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New Viola Davis and Julius Tennon Series to Document Black Dandy Culture

13 March, 2018 - 12:29

The couple will turn Shantrelle P. Lewis’ book “Dandy Lion: The Black Dandy and Street Style” into a docuseries.

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LISTEN: Meshell Ndegeocello Travels Through the '80s and '90s on 'Ventriloquism'

13 March, 2018 - 12:29

Stream the cover album, featuring versions of Prince and TLC hits, before it debuts on March 16.

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Michael B. Jordan Pledges to Employ Inclusion Rider for All Projects

12 March, 2018 - 14:15

Jordan says his production company, Outlier Society, is committed to increasing the representation of people of color and all women in the entertainment industry.

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10 POC-Led Organizations to Support on International Women's Day

12 March, 2018 - 14:15

Put your Twitter fingers to good use helping people of color who identify as women.

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