Jussie Smollett and the Rise of Hate Crimes in America
On January 29th, Empire actor Jussie Smollett made national headlines. Not because of his singing and acting talents, but he…
New York Middle School Strip-Searched Pre-Teen Girls And Nobody Seems to Give a F*ck
A New York middle school is under fire after two school employees strip-searched four twelve-year-old girls. The girls, who are…
Hey PETA, Equating Phrases Like 'Bring Home The Bacon' To The N-Word Is Incredibly Insulting
Yesterday, PETA tweeted out a chart that listed self-proclaimed “anti-animal” phrases commonly found in our vocabulary and people on Twitter…
506 Native American Women Have Gone Missing — Where Are The Media Reports?
In America, headlines about missing women and girls are all too normalized. Names like Natalee Holloway, Laci Peterson, and Amanda…
Why Won't Gina Rodriguez Let Black Women Have a Piece of the Spotlight?
Over the past few months, actress Gina Rodriguez has gone from media darling to someone who can’t let other women…
Black, Gay, and Jewish: How Food Historian Michael Twitty Reconciles His Identities in the Kitchen
Michael is proud of his heritage and he loves his job - is that such a crime?
HBO Still Thinks ‘Confederate’ Is a Good Idea Despite Charlottesville
After the horrific rally that took place over the weekend in Charlottesville, it should be more evident than ever that…
What Trump Should Have Said In Response to the Hatred in Charlottesville
As you probably know by now, a group of Nazis and white supremacists held a violent rally in Charlottesville, NC…
Trump’s Racism Estimated to Cost Us Over $1 Billion This Year
Mexican tourists have gotten the memo: The United States doesn’t want them. But their canceled trips will reportedly cost us…
‘Moonlight’ Star Mahershala Ali: From Being Followed in Barneys to Being Fawned Over
Mahershala Ali has had a long journey to fame. The Moonlight actor recently opened up about what it’s like to be…