Category: Online
“After nearly a year of being dragged through the criminal justice system, it appears there might finally be some good news in the Bresha Meadows case. The 15-year-old was arrested and charged last year with the murder of her father, but her defense claims she was acting in self-defense after witnessing abuse toward her mother
“Guessing how Malcolm X would respond to current events can be a slippery slope, but it’s safe to say that he would not have been surprised by Trump’s election…” To read on, click here.
“The television version of Dear White People dives deeper into its characters than the film did, bringing nuance to the topic of casual racism.” To read on, click here.
“It’s been a good year for female-led TV dramas. Between Big Little Lies, Feud and the recent debut of The Handmaid’s Tale, viewers have no shortage of femme-centered shows to choose from. For those craving a period drama sprinkled with signature British wit, Hulu’s new Original series Harlots is a must-watch.” To read on,
“There’s a reason why Black communities are most often the hosts for waste and sewage facilities, power plants and land fills. For years, our government got away with dumping in and degrading the environment of urban areas, a form of environmental racism that has been shown to have long-lasting consequences on the health and
“Whether you’re looking to laugh, meditate, or get motivated, this list of podcasts will keep you entertained on the way to work.” To read on, click here.
“As Spelman College celebrates its 136th anniversary today, its legacy reminds us of the role historically Black colleges and universities play in the advancement of African-Americans and why we must preserve their significance in our communities.” To read on, click here.
“Do people who witness crimes on Facebook Live have an obligation to report what they’ve seen to the police? And if they won’t, can Mark Zuckerberg create the “global community” he dreams of?” To read on, click here.
“No one can say that the Trump administration hasn’t been busy. Still under the 100 day mark, there’s hardly a demographic that the administration hasn’t targeted or belittled, including their own Republican base. Some of their most drastic actions have been against immigrant communities, and as sanctuary cities form stubborn alliances with those communities,
“Schools, businesses and roads shuttered in French Guiana last week as over 30 labor unions launched a general strike protesting high unemployment, crime and substandard public services. A collective called the “500 Brothers Against Delinquency” is heading the movement. Dressed in black, anonymous and hooded, the nonviolent group led a 10,000-person march in the capital