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How Black Swimmers Are Reclaiming the Water This Summer
The desire to swim didn’t change my address or income, and it certainly did nothing for the hours it tacked onto my wash days. But I’m finally returning to the pool.
A Year After a Gay Bar Was Protested for Racism, Activists Say It Hasn't Changed
Preston Mitchum, who organized protests after a student was reportedly assaulted by a bouncer at Nellie's, said the D.C. bar still needs to repair its relationship with Black LGBTQ people.
‘And Just Like That’ Is Desperately Trying to Prove It Has Black Friends
The ‘Sex and the City’ reboot wants to undo its colorblind legacy by including Black characters. Unfortunately, they’re treated as luxury accessories.
‘God of War: Ragnarok’ Shows How Games Can Get Black Hair Right
"TL;DR, listen to/watch Black women talk about and show off their natural hair."
The Website Amplifying the Search for Missing Black People
Black people vanish in disproportionate numbers across the UK. MissingBlackPeople.com founder Dominic Norton wants to change that.
For Some Black People, The Term 'Latinx' Is Another Form of Erasure
Black diasporans discuss the ways the label can be overly broad—and leave out an important part of their identities.
Why These Twins Can Make Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' Trend 47 Years After Release
TwinsTheNewTrend, the channel of Tim and Fred Williams, remind us all how wonderful it is to learn about new things.
Self-Care Tips for Black People Who Are Really Going Through It Right Now
If images of Black suffering have left you feeling sad and angry and overwhelmed, here are some things you might do to get a tiny bit of relief.
Meet the Black Anime Cosplayers Blowing Up on Instagram
Five cosplayers tell us about their love for anime, finding a community within cosplay, and overcoming racist comments.
'Pro Hoe' Is My New Definition of Sexual Freedom
Kink was integral to developing my sexual identity free of the stereotyping of Black women I experienced.
Comedy Central's 'The New Negroes' Is Perfect for the Black TV Renaissance
The all-Black stand up show broadens perspectives on Blackness in layered ways.
The Complications Of Liking 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' as a Black Man
Television shows about good cops are hard to enjoy when you are used to negative experiences with the justice system.