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Colorism Is More Insidious Than Racism, But Just as Damaging
Colorism is the term for when a person is favored or disadvantaged based on the shade of their skin. It’s a worldwide problem that affects Black and Asian communities especially, and is still apparent in skin lightening creams marketed internationally and in the subtle favoritism shown to lighter skinned people in culture and media. Colorism may be less obvious than...
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Paul R. Williams Redesigned the Beverly Hills Hotel. But Because He Was Black, He Couldn't Stay There
Imagine it’s the 1940s and you’ve given years of your life to redesigning one of the most iconic hotels in the United States.
Imagine it’s then hailed by your peers as a modern-day marvel. Now, imagine you’re not even allowed to stay there because you’re Black. -
The Confederate Flag, Gypsy Curses and Other Reasons Disney Plus Slapped Content Warnings on ‘The Muppet Show'
Much like corporate brands Aunt Jemima and professional sports teams like the Cleveland Indians and Washington Football team have reassessed their names for racist or stereotypical depictions, Disney Plus has added a content disclaimer to the beginning of 18 episodes of “The Muppet Show,” which started streaming on the platform on Friday.
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Black Small-Business Owners Are Being Left Behind in the Pandemic, Survey Finds
About one-third of Black small-business owners said they can survive more than a year under current conditions, versus 59% of White small-business owners.
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BET Founder Robert Johnson: Black History Month Should Focus More on Future Opportunities
Robert Johnson, founder of BET, told CNBC on Tuesday he wants to see Black History Month put more emphasis on ways to reduce racial inequality.
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Remember, Racism Isn't Just Black And White. Anti Asian Racism Is On the Rise in the Pandemic Era
From the streets of San Francisco to New York’s iconic Chinatown district there’s been a dramatic surge in the reported cases of hate crimes directed against members of the Asian American community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Asian Americans Are Angry, Afraid as Hate Crime Surge Continues
Hate crimes against Asian Americans have been on the rise since the coronavirus came to the U.S. last year. With a recent surge in these racist incidents attracting renewed attention, Amanda Nguyen, CEO of the civil rights organization Rise, joined LX News to explain why “Asian Americans are dying to be heard.”
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Navy Commanders Address 2 Racist Incidents on San Diego-Based Ships
Senior U.S. Navy commanders have met with sailors on ships on the West Coast after two recent racist incidents triggered one of the first military stand-downs to address extremism in the ranks
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What Is Systemic Racism?
President Joe Biden mentioned “the sting of systemic racism” in his inauguration speech. Here’s what the term means.
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Actor Devale Ellis Wrote a Children's Book to Help Parents Have the Talk With Their Kids About Racism and Black Lives Matter
After George Floyd was killed by police last year, “Sistas” star Devale Ellis sat down with his kids to explain why the Black Lives Matter movement was necessary. And now he’s written a children’s book — called “The Ellises and the Time Machine: Why Do We Have to Say Black Lives Matter?” — to help other parents have that same...
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5 Ways to Start Being a Better Ally for Your Black Coworkers
As we deal with the emotional toll of black death amid a global pandemic, conversations around allyship have come to the forefront as it will take people of all races and backgrounds to stand in support of marginalized groups.
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Real Housewife Tiffany Moon Opens Up About Facing Racism as an Asian-American Doctor
Dr. Tiffany Moon is a practicing anesthesiologist and a frontline worker in the pandemic. She’s also one of the Real Housewives of Dallas. She joined LX News’ Tabitha Lipkin to talk about the fresh perspective she brings to RHOD and opened up about the racism she has experienced during the pandemic as an Asian-American doctor.
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For 1st Black Pentagon Chief, Racism Challenge Is Personal
Newly confirmed Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will have to contend not only with a world of security threats and a massive military bureaucracy, but also with a challenge that hits closer to home: rooting out racism and extremism in the ranks
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Parents of Teen in NYC Hotel Fight Call for Boycott; Woman Seems to Back Off Apology
A white woman who wrongly accused a Black teenager of stealing her phone and tackled him at a New York City hotel appeared to back off her apology in a TV interview that aired Monday, suggesting that maybe he did try to steal it after all. Meanwhile, the teen’s parents are calling for a boycott over the hotel’s handling...
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Trump Legacy on Race Shadowed by Divisive Rhetoric, Actions
President Donald Trump repeatedly claimed in the final months of his presidency to have done more for Black Americans than anyone with the “possible exception” of Abraham Lincoln
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Woman Involved in NYC Hotel Confrontation Over Cellphone Arrested in California
The woman who was seen in video footage falsely accusing acclaimed jazz musician Keyon Harrold’s son of stealing her phone in a New York City hotel was arrested Thursday at a residence in Piru for a felony warrant out of New York, according to the Ventura County Sheriff.
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Former FBI Agent on Capitol Riot: Do We Need ‘Another Oklahoma City' to Get the Message?
Former FBI special agent Erroll Southers explains why the behavior of some law enforcement during Wednesday’s siege on the U.S. Capitol invoked memories of Charlottesville and Kenosha.
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Attorney Identifies Woman in NYC Hotel Confrontation, Says It Wasn't ‘Race Related'
An attorney for the woman who was seen falsely accusing acclaimed jazz musician Keyon Herrold’s son of stealing her phone in a New York City hotel has identified her client and police are on their way to interview the woman in Los Angeles. LA-based attorney Sharen Ghatan on Tuesday confirmed to NBC News that 22-year-old Miya Ponsetto was in...
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Mom of Boy in Viral NYC Hotel Confrontation, Others Demand Charges
The mother of the 14-year-old boy at the center of a racially charged upscale New York City hotel confrontation demanded the woman seen falsely accusing her son of phone theft be held accountable as calls for justice continue to mount. According to a one-minute video and narrative posted by the boy’s father, acclaimed jazz musician Keyon Harrold, the as...
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Housing Study Sheds Doubt That Millennials Are More Racially Progressive Than Previous Generations
UCLA Assistant Professor of Sociology S. Michael Gaddis dishes on new study that reveals Millennials may not be as racially progressive as previously believed.