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Posted inWomen
Unyielding Voices: Black Women’s Fight for Freedom of Speech
Black women have long refused to be silenced, and continue to raise their voices today, fighting for their art, their people, and their right to be heard and believed.
Posted inPolitics
Black Women Under Attack as Trump Seeks to Oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook
President Trump has attempted to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the Fed, for alleged “deceitful and potentially criminal conduct” which has been widely dismissed as baseless and politically motivated.
Posted inMusic
The Rhythm of Pride: Where Black Music and Queer Culture Collide
Black and queer culture have historically met at the crossroads of transformation and innovation, and DMV artists like Billy the Goat are determined to carry on that storied responsibility by challenging genre stigmas, forging multigenerational connections, and bridging the gap between the queer and hip-hop communities.
Posted inSpiritual
Why Black Catholics Have Hope for Pope Leo XIV
The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope and a defender of labor, immigrants, and racial justice, has brought hope and optimism among Black Catholics.
Posted inCulture
Reclaiming Black Femininity
Black women are reclaiming their vulnerability and rejecting the stereotype of being “strong” as an expectation, acknowledging the complexity of their identities and embracing their multifaceted humanity.
Posted inElection 2024
Turn Down for What: The Obamas Unplugged In Chicago
Barack and Michelle Obama didn’t ditch their “we go high,” pledge but didn’t hold back in their truth-telling about Trump either.
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Posted inSports
Coco Gauff Makes History: Youngest U.S. Open Champion Since Serena Williams in 1999
Gauff has long been earmarked as one of tennis’ next superstars. Her maturity on and off the court, intelligence, and ability to articulate herself have endeared her to the American public and the global tennis community.