By Viviane Faver The Greek government faces criticism accused of pushing migrant boats back into the Mediterranean Sea, effectively condemning many on board to death or inhumane conditions. According to The New York Times, Greek authorities have quietly forced the departure of more […]
By Joséphine Li DIY beauty trends on TikTok could be harmful and risky—such as using eyelash glue to make lips appear plumper, applying bleach to whiten teeth, removing moles at home. When these videos went viral, they encouraged other users to copy the so-called “beauty […]
Since the spread of COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, in the United States, many companies have been forced to close their offices to prevent the transmission of the virus among their workforce. The change has completely reshaped corporate cultures as more companies plan on working […]
The city of Atlanta and mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms unveiled plans for a new monument to civil rights icon Coretta Scott King on Thursday in honor of Women’s Equality Day. In the U.S. there are only 394 public sculptures of women yet more than 4,500 monuments of men. Popular […]
(Photo credits: Peter Cooper) by Viviane Faver Amid so many protests in New York, one has been standing out and gaining more and more followers and strength in the form of community on the wheels – The Street Riders New York City. Like other protest […]
I live in Washington, D.C., and much like most of the parents in the area—the whole country, really—my wife and I have looked for mostly outdoor activities to do with our kids since the beginning of the pandemic. Washington, D.C., and its surrounding […]
By Madison Garrett The deeply misunderstood yet highly regarded civil rights activist Malcolm X once said “The most disrespected Black person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the […]
As Black Americans rise up against their persecution by police, the threat faced by Black trans people appears injuriously acceptable to the masses. In a recent video, three Black trans women of color were robbed, stalked and attacked by men who saw a home for violence […]
As more and more states begin to legalize recreational cannabis and expand the medical marijuana sector, many Americans are taking advantage of new entrepreneurial and business opportunities to cash in on the revenue. However, despite the new legal market, many Black entrepreneurs and professionals have […]
Three days after Kenosha police shot Jacob Blake multiple times in the back in front of his three children, the department finally has its version of events (or, as CNN aptly put it, “their first version”) of the police shooting. Released late Wednesday, the official police […]
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