After a profound surge in both natural hairstyles and hair culture over the last decade—not to mention the introduction of the CROWN Act as slowly but steadily growing legislation across the United States—it may surprise some that there is still vigorous debate between self-avowed “naturalistas” and those who choose […]
In an effort to support children struggling with food insecurities and hunger, Congress has proposed a bill that aims to make free school meals “a permanent fixture in all states,” Salon reports. If it passes, the Universal School Meals Program Act will permanently offer free healthy meals and snacks […]
To date, 18 states in America, including the District of Columbia, have legalized the recreational use of cannabis. Another 13 and the U.S. Virgin Islands have decriminalized its usage, subsequently boosting the industry’s revenues. Now an organization in Illinois wants officials to reconsider reparations for ex-convicts who […]
Costa Rican gymnast Luciana Alvarado made history at the Tokyo Olympics after protesting in favor of Black Lives Matter. On Sunday, the 18-year-old took a moment at the conclusion of her floor routine to place a power fist in the air while also taking a […]
A white British TV host’s push for reparations for Black Americans Sunday night has piqued the interest of the Internet. “We’re not actually talking about reparations for slavery here. We should, but that is a different conversation,” began John Oliver on his HBO series “Last Week Tonight” […]
Civil rights activist and leader Robert “Bob” Moses, who championed Black voting rights, died over the weekend at the age of 86. The passing of the civil rights activist was verified by Algebra Project, in which Moses was a founder, board member, and president. The organization released a statement […]