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The Final Fire: Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of the Kerner Commission [OPINION]

The Kerner Commission concluded that unrest in cities across the country was the result of unaddressed racial and economic injustice. What has—and hasn’t—changed in the last 50 years?

Ava DuVernay Discusses Her Stepfather's Deep, Unexpected Influence on 'A Wrinkle in Time'

The director shared why she “doesn’t care” what anyone thinks about the new movie.

Emayatzy Corinealdi Stars in Ava DuVernay's Police Shooting Drama, 'Red Line'

If picked up, the drama will focus on the aftermath of a White Chicago police officer killing a Black doctor.

Stream New USA Series on the 'Unsolved' Killings of Pac and Biggie

Watch the debut episode of “Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G.” for free.

As the Kerner Report Turns 50, I Actually Have Some Good News About the Media [OPINION]

Rinku Sen: “I’ve read thousands of justifiable words about how little has changed and has even gotten worse for people of color in the media. But there’s no question that the last 50 years would have been immeasurably worse without the actions of reporters and news consumers of color.”

10 Works From Indigenous Authors to Read Right Now

Writer and scholar Elissa Washuta tweeted an extensive list of books and essays from Native American writers as sexual harassment accusations mount against author Sherman Alexie.

After 20 Years of Solo Protest, a Texas Man is Thisclose to Toppling a Confederate Monument

Persistence is resistance.

WATCH: Chadwick Boseman Surprises Black 'Black Panther' Fans

Feel all the feels with this heartwarming clip from “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

Desis Light Up Twitter For Hasan Minhaj's New Netflix Talk Show

The comedian is the first South Asian-American to host a comedy talk show.

Water Crisis Weighs on Citizens and Police in 'Flint Town'

A new Netflix documentary series embeds with the Flint Police Department as the water crisis corrodes the relationship between Flint officials and the predominantly Black citizens they serve.

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