Columbus, OH

The 74

I had my first suicidal ideations at age 8 due to bullying in school. I forced those feelings aside, but I still wanted to kill myself until I was 14 because of continued bullying and imposter syndrome. I self-harmed and pulled my hair out to ease the pain, but my mother found out and she told […]

Opinion: Dear School System: Black Girls Are Not as Strong as You Think We Are

As a Black woman who has navigated predominantly white spaces throughout my life, I’ve experienced firsthand the subtle and not-so-subtle ways in which everyday interactions can be hurtful. These experiences aren’t just abstract concepts; they are hurtful things that are deeply personal and often leave lasting impressions. Growing...

10 hurtful things white people do to their black colleagues without realizing it

In recent discourse, discussions surrounding racial issues and political strategies in the United States have grown increasingly complex and polarized. This article examines key themes and statements from a recent episode of “The Liz Wheeler Show,” where guest Jeremy Carl delves into topics of anti-white racism, political division, and the implications of racially charged rhetoric.

The NEW Face of Hate: Anti-White Racism Exploding (Video)

Shine My Crown

Some White people are getting melanin injections to look and feel Black, but many questions remain unanswered!. In an ongoing and controversial beauty trend, some white individuals are taking drastic measures to achieve a darker complexion by using melanin injections. Dubbed “melanotan,” this illegal and unregulated drug is being promoted...

It’s Crazy! Some Whites Are Using ‘Melanin Injections’ To Look And Feel Black

Chicago, IL

Black Enterprise

Ashley Chapman, a Black woman from Chicago, filed a discrimination complaint against a staffing agency after allegedly overhearing employees call her “white trash” on a voicemail, WGN TV reports. Chapman searched for employment after moving to the Windy City from North Dakota. After enlisting the help of a...

Black Woman Alleges She Overheard Staffing Agency Workers Refer To Her As ‘White Trash’

The fight for LGBTQ+ rights and recognition has been marked by the bravery, resilience, and creativity of countless individuals. Among them, some have risen to iconic status, using their platforms to push boundaries, challenge societal norms, and pave the way for future generations. Here are ten groundbreaking LGBTQ+ icons whose contributions have forever changed the landscape of culture, politics, and human rights.

Gay Icons: 10 Stars That Made America Respect LGBTQ+ Rights

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Martin Vidal

Is there any actual distinction in the immorality or predisposition to malice in bad actors, or is the only thing that separates them from their victims a disparity in power? Said another way, would the victim in any given situation be just as likely to do to the bad actor what the bad actor is doing to them, if fortune had instead decided to put the power imbalance in their favor? I would argue, yes, most victims and villains are identical save for the power allotted to them.

Opinion: Would People of Color Have Oppressed White People if the Roles Were Reversed?

The Conversation U.S.

These findings suggest that encouraging white men to reflect on what happens to them on the job could make them better allies of their co-workers who are women or people of color.

White men who have been mistreated at work are more likely to notice and report harassment − new research

Brooklyn, NY

Racism is a difficult subject to discuss among adults and it can be just as challenging when talking about it with children. It's important for parents or teachers to talk about it in a way that's age-appropriate and to address any strong emotions that are caused by the discussion. Talking...

Kindergarten teacher gently explaining racism to her students is a must-see for all kids

Business Insider

Black men are still working at a considerably lower rate than white, Asian, and Hispanic men, despite progress in recent years.

Why Black men's job situation is worse than it looks

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EBANMAN and its CEO, Tom Logan, are working hard to bring much-needed awareness to the success of Black men in the LGBTQ community. EBANMAN just published Representation Matters, a coffee table book that aims to challenge the often one-dimensional narratives that society holds about Black gay men. Sharing multifaceted success stories, Representation Matters seeks to break down stereotypes and encourage readers to see the rich diversity within the community.

New pictorial captures the success of Black LGBTQ men

Words have the power to shape our self-perception and move us toward our ideal selves. Misalignment of our thoughts and beliefs with our true identity can cause distress and imbalance. We can rewire healthier thoughts and behaviours and improve resilience to stress. The power of words has long been believed...

Believe You Can and Move Closer to Your Potential

America’s history is full of complex and often uncomfortable truths, yet many significant events are glossed over or omitted entirely from mainstream narratives. As you dive into these 20 pivotal moments, ask yourself: How well do you really understand the darker sides of our history? The selective memory of certain events affects how we perceive the present and plan for the future.

Whitewashed History: 20 Key Moments America Is Trying to Erase

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

As far back as 2016, work on AI-based chatbots revealed that they have a disturbing tendency to reflect some of the worst biases of the society that trained them. But as large language models have become ever larger and subjected to more sophisticated training, a lot of that problematic behavior has been ironed out. For example, I asked the current iteration of ChatGPT for five words it associated with African Americans, and it responded with things like "resilience" and "creativity."

LLMs have a strong bias against use of African American English

Healthy boundaries are about letting others in safely, and others letting us in safely. Healthy boundaries protect us from other people. Healthy boundaries protect other people from us. Neither Sven nor Rose, both in their 40s, has been married or even in a long-term monogamous relationship. However, they started dating...

The Need for Healthy Boundaries

Louisiana State

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The Lens

During my childhood, when my family visited relatives “across the river,” in Bayou Plaquemine, Bayou Goula, Caddo, the Pointe, and White Castle, my siblings and I would sometimes race up and down the levees, some distance away from the cows grazing there. At the summit of the hill, you could see the Mississippi River waters through stands of trees and brush. It never occurred to me that our “playground” was the living testimony of Black men, prisoners of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola whom the state of Louisiana had re-enslaved in the convict leasing system.

No longer ‘half slave, half free’

TIME

The Second Gentleman gave a little master class in how to be a guy's guy as well as a wife guy

The Doug Emhoff Model of Masculinity

Georgia State

Winder, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

The Atlantic

The hidden history of how some enslaved people exercised legal rights

The Rights of American Slaves

NewsBreak

The Impact of Puberty on Racial Bias Against Black Children

Early puberty in Black children leads to unfair treatment and negative stereotypes. Black girls face more disciplinary action in school due to adultification. The cases of...

The Impact of Puberty on Racial Bias Against Black Children

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