How civil rights attorney Ben Crump came to represent George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Black America
Ben Crump is a civil rights attorney who has represented the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Andre Hill. Netflix's upcoming documentary...
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I'm a Black musician who has befriended and encouraged over 200 Ku Klux Klan members to give up their robes. Here's how I approach these sensitive conversations.
Daryl Davis is a musician and activist with an interest in improving race relations in America. The son of diplomats, Davis has helped convince over...
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After a stranger tried to take a Black family's land, they spent 12 years fighting to get it back
In 2012, the Ely family was sued as a way of forcing them to sell their shares of family land in Alabama. In the past century, an estimated 90% of...
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The creator of the first Black Barbie grew up in segregated South Carolina and went on to become principal designer for Mattel
Kitty Black Perkins led an illustrious career designing outfits for Barbie dolls, creating over 100 fashions a year. She designed Mattel's first-ever...
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After receiving a hateful letter about his Black Santa Christmas decorations, one man decided to dress up as Santa so his daughter could see herself represented
Every year, Chris Kennedy proudly decorates his house with Black Santa Claus decor. One year, a hateful, anonymous letter asked him to remove his...
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Read MoreThank Black creatives for more size inclusivity in fashion — they're leading the charge even as big brands drop plus sizes
This story is part of Black Ensemble, a series celebrating Black leaders, innovators, and trendsetters in the fashion industry. Like many teens, Kim...
Read MoreIt's been 50 years since hip-hop popularized street style — Black fashion leaders and communities should still be given the credit white celebrities and luxury brands have tried to steal
This story is part of Black Ensemble, a series celebrating Black leaders, innovators, and trendsetters in the fashion industry. As recently as 20...
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An all-Black crew operated a British Airways flight for the first time in the airline's history
A British Airways flight was operated by an all-Black crew for the first time this month. Passengers applauded when the pilot made an announcement,...
Read MoreBlack woman who retired at 30: Financial independence is 'not just for white guys'
In 2020, Purple left her corporate job to retire early at just 30 years old. The blogger, who goes by Purple online and in the media to maintain her...
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