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Stop Calling Me A "Strong Black Woman"

Calling black women "strong" disregards how this language has historically been used to harm and control us.

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An Open Letter And History Lesson For Stacey Dash

White privilege isn’t just some ephemeral construct created to showcase O’Reilly’s buffoonery.

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Any Child I Have Will Be Brown: On Motherhood And Race

It’s still too soon to tell if I’ll have children or not. But if and when I do, the decision won’t be made based on fear or the color of their skin.

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Women In Prison Are Denied Their Humanity

A "get them out" framework—a framework of decarceration—must be introduced to the racist, violent prison system.

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Women In Prison Are Denied Their Humanity

A "get them out" framework—a framework of decarceration—must be introduced to the racist, violent prison system.

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Tom & Jerry Wasn't Just Racist, It Was Sexist Too

Cartoon programs aimed at kids have a long history of sexism and racism. And in many ways, those charming isms are alive and well today.

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There Goes The Neighborhood: Ebola Found In The U.S.

The CDC insists the risk for the U.S. is "very low," but this epidemic is the largest in history and marks the first Ebola epidemic the world has ever known.

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As Attorney General Eric Holder Steps Down, Let's Remember Him With These 3 Quotes On Enduring Racism In America

While Holder might be best remembered for the Mexican drug cartel scandal, his words on racial relations in America are the better part of his legacy.

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