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Harvard Library Acquires Angela Davis' Archives

racewireblog - 20 February, 2018 - 18:33

The papers and artifacts that Davis sold to the Schlesinger Library include an FBI “Wanted” poster and a diary she kept while on trial. 

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5 Culture Leaders On What Makes 'Black Panther' So Special

racewireblog - 16 February, 2018 - 16:42

Ahead of the official U.S. premiere of the Marvel blockbuster, we asked Black activists, educators, writers and entrepreneurs why they’re so excited about this superhero movie.

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Politico Article Suggests Readers Get Their 'Own Immigrant'

racewireblog - 16 February, 2018 - 16:42

No, it was not satire.

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WATCH: 'Robbin' Season' Arrives in New 'Atlanta' Trailer

racewireblog - 15 February, 2018 - 16:28

The second season of Donald Glover’s awardwinning show debuts March 1. 

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Planned Parenthood Launches Campaign to Advance Reproductive Rights Legislation in All 50 States

racewireblog - 15 February, 2018 - 16:28

“We need to do more than just fight against the bad policies—now is the time to push for good ones.”

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Wakanda's Finest Shine on Three Essence Covers

racewireblog - 15 February, 2018 - 16:28

The stars of “Black Panther” discuss the film’s exploration of Black identity in the magazine’s March cover story.

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Second Federal Judge Blocks Trump From Rescinding DACA

racewireblog - 15 February, 2018 - 16:28

Meanwhile, the Senate continues to mull the fate of young immigrants.

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5 Tools for Radical Self-Love on Valentine's Day

racewireblog - 15 February, 2018 - 16:28

“On a day that is committed to commercialization around romantic love, what better thing to do than direct all of that juicy, yummy, love energy towards yourself?” asks Sonya Renee Taylor.

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WATCH: New Doc Explores Life and Disappearance of Oscar Zeta Acosta

racewireblog - 15 February, 2018 - 16:28

“The Rise and Fall of the Brown Buffalo” follows the Chicano Movement activist’s battle against the Los Angeles Police Department.

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This Queer Black Cancer Survivor Showed Her Mastectomy Scars at New York Fashion Week

racewireblog - 15 February, 2018 - 16:28

Sex educator Ericka Hart received major applause when she revealed her scars at Cromat’s Fall 2018 show.

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Ava DuVernay Launches Entertainment Diversity Initiative With City of Los Angeles

racewireblog - 14 February, 2018 - 16:10

“Real change happens when we take tangible action, and that means giving young women and people of color opportunities in the industry early on so they have the chance to shape its future.”

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New Children's Book Shatters Monolithic Depictions of Motherhood

racewireblog - 14 February, 2018 - 16:10

Juniper Fitzgerald and Elise Peterson’s new picture book, ‘How Mamas Love Their Babies,’ shows the many ways that mothers use their bodies to take care of and love their children.

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Civil Rights Groups Blast Sessions for Praising Sheriffs as Part of 'Anglo-American Heritage'

racewireblog - 14 February, 2018 - 16:10

Racial justice groups pan attorney general as “racist” and frame his comments within the historical context of law enforcement in Black communities.

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Chloe Kim is Youngest Female Snowboarder to Win Olympic Gold

racewireblog - 14 February, 2018 - 12:56

The Korean-American teenager is one of 10 Asian-American athletes representing the U.S. in PyeongChang.

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Syreeta Gates Chronicles Hip Hop Journalism History in 'Write On!'

racewireblog - 14 February, 2018 - 12:56

Gates created a Kickstarter campaign to fund her documentary on the reporters and critics who influenced hip hop culture and music journalism. 

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Lupita Nyong'o Stuns in Natural Hairstyles for Allure Magazine

racewireblog - 14 February, 2018 - 12:56

The “Black Panther” star shares her hair history in the magazine’s “The Culture of Hair” issue.

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Immigration Activist Ravi Ragbir Granted Temporary Stay from Deportation

racewireblog - 14 February, 2018 - 12:56

Ragbir argued that Immigration and Customs Enforcement targeted him for his immigration activism. A federal judge agreed.

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WATCH: Mirai Nagasu Lands Triple Axel and Makes Olympic History

racewireblog - 14 February, 2018 - 12:56

The Japanese-American figure skater is the first U.S. woman to land the difficult move in competition at the Olympics.

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LIVESTREAM: Smithsonian Unveils Barack and Michelle Obama Portraits

racewireblog - 14 February, 2018 - 12:56

Created by Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald, the images will hang in the National Portrait Gallery.

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Kumail Nanjiani and Alan Yang Team Up For Immigration Anthology Series, 'Little America'

racewireblog - 13 February, 2018 - 16:38

The half-hour series draws on the “Little America” first-person essay series.

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