Black and Brown Women Get to be Quirky Too, Right?
For Black and Brown women, simply existing in non-diverse towns and cities can be an endless drain of emotional labor.…
Blackface is Alive and Well in the Netherlands with Christmas Character Zwarte Piet
Blackface may not be something one thinks of when it comes to the holidays, but in the Netherlands, it’s a…
Ari Lennox's Racial Profiling Incident in Amsterdam is a Reminder That Europe Isn't As Progressive As We Think It Is
On Monday, November 29, singer Ari Lennox, tweeted that she was being arrested at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam for reacting…
What Ethnicity is Ariana Grande? Whichever One Makes Her the Most Money
In recent years, many non-Black celebrities have been accused of Black-fishing to propel their success and stay relevant. And yet,…
The Ahmaud Arbery Verdict is the One Trayvon Martin So Desperately Deserved
Although it was nine years ago, I remember it like it was yesterday. I followed every day of the Trayvon…
Congress Passes Black Maternal Health Momnibus in Hopes of Addressing Systemic Medical Racism Against Black Women
In the United States, Black women die from childbirth at the highest rate of any other person of color and…
Kyle Rittenhouse's Acquittal is Yet Another Reminder That Justice Only Serves to Protect Whiteness
I remember when Trayvon Martin was murdered. I sat there on the bedroom floor of my grandmothers’ bedroom and asked…
'The Challenge': Leroy Reveals the Real Reason He Retired — And It's Heartbreaking
Trigger warning: the following article discusses racial violence and contains emotionally disturbing content Leroy Garrett has been a fan-favorite ever…
'The Challenge': Leroy Garrett Calls Out MTV For Enabling Camila Nakagawa's Racism
Trigger warning: the following article discusses racial violence and contains emotionally disturbing content Leroy Garrett has been a fan-favorite ever…
Is Chris Pratt Really As Bad As The Internet Thinks? Let's Investigate.
The internet has been trying to cancel Chris Pratt for a few years now, but so far the mission has…
Stylist Law Roach Recalls Racism in Zendaya's Early Career: Nobody Wanted to Dress Black Girls
Despite only being 24 years old, Zendaya has already become a style icon, exuding sophisticated style with the propensity to…
Alabama to Use COVID Relief Funds to Build More Prisons
Well, this is a good use of taxpayer money. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has officially signed into law a bill…
'The Bachelor': Rachael Kirkconnell Reveals She Cut Ties With Family After Racist Old South Photos Resurfaced
If you thought The Bachelor star Rachel Kirkconnell’s apology for her racist Antebellum photos from her college days was purely…
We All Have Unconscious Bias — Even You
The first time my now-husband Spencer challenged me on (what I thought was) a harmless comment, I was blindsided. The…
'RHOBH': Crystal Kung Minkoff Shares Horrifyingly Racist DM She Received From Fan
TW: This article may be particularly triggering for those who have experienced racism It’s only Crystal Kung Minkoff‘s freshman season on…
'RHONY': Eboni K. Williams Says Heather Thomson Tried to 'Whitesplain' Her Experiences As a Black Woman
Looks like Leah McSweeney isn’t the only one unimpressed by Heather Thomson. Real Housewives of New York newbie Eboni K.…
'Drag Race' Kim Chi on How to Be an Ally to Your Queer Black Community
It’s no secret that racism runs rampant within the LGBTQ+ community. So much so that trans rights activist Sylvia Rivera,…
12 Asian American Celebrities On Their Own Experiences With Racism
In 2020, anti-Asian hate crimes increased by nearly 150%. In 2021, that number has jumped to 164%. While those numbers are…
'New Amsterdam': Max Goodwin's White Savior Complex is Dangerous For His Patients
When NBC’s New Amsterdam first premiered in 2018, the series focused on the enormous problems with privatized medicine and its…
George Floyd's Killer Derek Chauvin Had a Long History of Violence And Abuse as an Officer
Before former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd, he displayed obvious warning signs and a propensity for violence…
'RHOD': Brandi Redmond Continues to Play the Victim in Cringe-Worthy Season
Real Housewives of Dallas star Brandi Redmond has officially lost any chance she had at redemption. In a season that…
'RHONY' Bethenny Frankel Gives Weak Apology For Disgusting Comments About Meghan Markle
Many celebrities, like Serena Williams and Chrissy Teigen, are standing strong behind Meghan Markle after her Oprah interview. But Bethenny…
'The Bachelor': Matt James and the Sexual Racism Against Black Women
Fans are already speculating who Matt James will end up with on The Bachelor and many believe he’ll end up with…
No, It's Not 'Just Hair': Why We Need Laws to Protect Us Against Black Hair Discrimination
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has officially signed the Crown Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) into…
Model Iskra Lawrence Says Her Boyfriend is Already Having Talks of Race With Their Son
It’s never too early to talk about race with your children. That’s what Iskra Lawrence says, who recently addressed the…
8 Famous Women of Color on Experiencing Racism in America
Back in 2017, Allure magazine interviewed 41 actresses, models, entrepreneurs, and more who are women of color on what it…
Why Every White Girl Needs to Watch 'Girlfriends'
At long last, Girlfriends has finally found a home on a streaming service. And it’s obvious that fans have been…
Gabrielle Union Talks PTSD and Being Cautiously Optimistic About the Current 'Racial Reckoning'
It’s been 28 years since Gabrielle Union was raped at gunpoint at only 19 years old. Now, despite all the…
Daniel Prude's Murder: We Shouldn't Need Video Footage to Be Outraged
On September 2nd, officials released the bodycam footage of the police attack on 41-year-old Black man Daniel Prude. As the…
Initial DOJ Investigation Confirms Jacob Blake Wasn't Reaching For a Gun
The initial report issued by the Wisconsin Department of Justice has confirmed what most reasonable people already knew: Jacob Blake…