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Blerding Out Loud: Diving Deep into Blerd Culture

The portmanteau term Blerd, which is the moniker for a subcultural community that self-identifies as…

Is Hair Discrimination Becoming an Acceptable Form of Racism? 

Black hair is beautiful and unique, but why is it often seen as controversial? The…

SheStories Grantees Offered $15-$30K in Support from BIG We Foundation to Tell their Stories

Nonprofit arts and cultural intermediary BIG We Foundation (BWF) has selected its second cohort of six SheStories grantees. This…

There Is Still a Water Crisis in Jackson, Mississippi

Slowly but surely, Americans believe climate and environmental change are real. We see the effects…

Thanksgiving Is Complicated: Reimagining How We Celebrate

Black people have a deep love for the tradition of Thanksgiving. Even during slavery, they…

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Properly in a Black and/or Indigenous Household

Indigenous communities have debunked the elementary school story of Thanksgiving. A peaceful exchange between pilgrims…

The Decline of Black Lives Matter

In 2013, three inspiring visionaries Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi created a Black-centered…

The Community of Drag Culture on Twitch

Twitch has created a space where the barrier to entry is easy for anyone with…

How Ally Bank Is Literally Becoming an Ally for Women in Gaming

When you think of banks, or any financial institution for that matter, the last thing…

7 Fun Ways to Get Friends and Family Involved in Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer!

The ongoing battle against breast cancer is a challenge thousands face every year. According to…