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Why Honest Black Storytelling Matters

No matter how difficult the subject, accurate depictions of Black activism are important.

The 2020 Election Was Not a Victory for Women

Inauguration Day left me heartbroken.

Sadie Alexander Was a Trailblazing Economist and Activist

Happy birthday, Sadie!

Youth Activists Upended Politics in This Blue State in 2020

“All of us who ran are just regular people who want to do good things.”

Obama’s Presidency Pushed Me Left — Let Biden’s Do the Same

The problems are deeper than one party or president.

The Bachelorette Is Finally Starting to Reflect Reality — But Is It Too Late?

Contestants are talking about Black Lives Matter, eating disorders, and mental health, but some think it's for all the wrong reasons. 

Storm Reid and Ashleigh Murray Set to Star in "School Girls" Virtual Event

The former off-Broadway production will star Ashleigh Murray, Storm Reid, Lovie Simone, and more. 

The Shallow Diversity of Joe Biden’s Appointments

Superficial representation isn’t enough.

"Saved by the Bell" Reboot Was a "Gift" to Josie Totah

"So much of the trans representation in [media] has to do with struggle."

Why It Matters That This Economist Is on Biden’s Transition Team

As a young Black economist, Lisa D. Cook is everything I hope to become.

Kamala Harris Represents the Diversity of Howard University

We’re not a monolith.

What We Can Do About the ‘Wildly Undemocratic’ Electoral College

What if the candidate with the most votes simply won the presidency!?

Beauty Brands Are Already Diminishing Representation Efforts

Representation clout.

Ilhan Omar on Congress, the Squad, and Being a First

“It's fascinating to see so many people triggered by your presence.”

Odley Jean on Playing Grand Army's Most "Empowered" Character

“Dom really didn't want her story to be a sob story."

If You’re Debating Cleopatra’s Race, You’re Missing the Point

Hollywood has been white-washing ancient civilization for decades.

Latinx History Has Always Been Linked to Spooky Culture

Indigenous understandings of death are linked with the shared trauma of colonialism.

Normani Is Charting New Territory — Rooted In Relatability

"I’m never going to get my first album back.”

Niles Fitch on What It Means to Be Disney's First Live Action Black Prince

"When I think about my experiences, the first time I was really able to see that was Black Panther."

The CW Actresses Asking for More, And Getting It

After speaking out this summer, these four screen stars talk about true visibility.