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Looking for the Restless Soul of Nella Larsen in Copenhagen

Nella Larsen's 'Quicksand' explores themes of racial identity and belonging through the experiences of a mixed-race woman in Copenhagen.

"Is he Black?": Public advocate candidate questions Jumaane Williams' identity and connection to Black community - Bronx Times

Angela Aquino criticized Jumaane Williams' authenticity and connection to the Black community during a Conservative Party meeting.
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Dreaming of a Black Utopia in Trump's America

B.A. Parker seeks to recreate the sense of community and safety from her childhood, inspired by the historical narratives of Black utopian societies.

Top of Your Stack: 3.21.24 - San Francisco Bay Times

Exploration of queer, racial, and class identity in a contemporary setting
Critique of American history through fiction and analysis of societal impact on marginalized communities

Dreaming of a Black Utopia in Trump's America

B.A. Parker seeks to recreate the sense of community and safety from her childhood, inspired by the historical narratives of Black utopian societies.

Top of Your Stack: 3.21.24 - San Francisco Bay Times

Exploration of queer, racial, and class identity in a contemporary setting
Critique of American history through fiction and analysis of societal impact on marginalized communities
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Serena Williams Shut Down Claims That She Bleaches Her Skin After A Viral Video Sparked Speculation

The speaker asserts her self-acceptance as a Black woman while addressing misconceptions about her appearance.

Can land repair the nation's racist past? - High Country News

The Powers family experiences ongoing racial challenges despite economic advantages in a predominantly white community in Southern California.
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How an Interracial Marriage Sparked One of the Most Scandalous Trials of the Roaring Twenties

Alice Beatrice Jones rejected racial labeling and aimed to fight media accusations following her controversial marriage, showcasing social pressures around race and marriage.
Leonard Rhinelander's annulment suit highlighted the conflict between personal happiness and familial societal expectations regarding interracial marriage.

Opinion | In Kamala Harris's Blackness, I See My Own

Mulatto-identifying individuals continue to be sensationalized in media, facing scrutiny and skepticism about their racial identity.

How an Interracial Marriage Sparked One of the Most Scandalous Trials of the Roaring Twenties

Alice Beatrice Jones rejected racial labeling and aimed to fight media accusations following her controversial marriage, showcasing social pressures around race and marriage.
Leonard Rhinelander's annulment suit highlighted the conflict between personal happiness and familial societal expectations regarding interracial marriage.

Opinion | In Kamala Harris's Blackness, I See My Own

Mulatto-identifying individuals continue to be sensationalized in media, facing scrutiny and skepticism about their racial identity.
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Harris calls Trump's false claims about race 'the same old show' of divisiveness and disrespect

Diversity is a source of strength, need for unity against divisive rhetoric.

Trump Shares Laura Loomer Post Falsely Claiming Kamala Harris Isn't Black

Former President Donald Trump questioned Vice President Kamala Harris's racial identity, spreading false claims on his platform and exploiting racial tensions for political gain.

When a U.S. presidential candidate is called a "DEI hire"

Republican insults towards Kamala Harris highlight the lingering racial and gender biases in American politics, reminiscent of past attacks on Obama.

Trump Remarks on Harris Evoke a Haunting and Unsettling History

Black journalists faced combative exchange with Trump questioning Kamala Harris's racial identity.

As Trump Attacks Her Identity, Harris Responds on Her Own Terms

Vice President Kamala Harris responds to false racial attacks by Donald Trump with restraint and grace, focusing on the issues that matter most.

Trump Elevates False, Fringe Attacks on Harris to Center of His Campaign

Attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris's racial identity have transitioned from political fringes to mainstream, fueled by falsehoods and conspiracy theories.

Harris calls Trump's false claims about race 'the same old show' of divisiveness and disrespect

Diversity is a source of strength, need for unity against divisive rhetoric.

Trump Shares Laura Loomer Post Falsely Claiming Kamala Harris Isn't Black

Former President Donald Trump questioned Vice President Kamala Harris's racial identity, spreading false claims on his platform and exploiting racial tensions for political gain.

When a U.S. presidential candidate is called a "DEI hire"

Republican insults towards Kamala Harris highlight the lingering racial and gender biases in American politics, reminiscent of past attacks on Obama.

Trump Remarks on Harris Evoke a Haunting and Unsettling History

Black journalists faced combative exchange with Trump questioning Kamala Harris's racial identity.

As Trump Attacks Her Identity, Harris Responds on Her Own Terms

Vice President Kamala Harris responds to false racial attacks by Donald Trump with restraint and grace, focusing on the issues that matter most.

Trump Elevates False, Fringe Attacks on Harris to Center of His Campaign

Attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris's racial identity have transitioned from political fringes to mainstream, fueled by falsehoods and conspiracy theories.
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CNN's Abby Phillip and Black Panelists Clash With Scott Jennings Over Anti-Woke' Push Sounds Like Anti-Black'

The anti-woke rhetoric is closely linked to anti-Black sentiments and shapes political discourse.

Tyla, Coloureds, Color, and Culture: Part I

Tyla's identity debate illustrates the clash of racial perceptions between South Africa and the US. Her assertion as 'Coloured' faces resistance from some African Americans.
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Black church leaders brought religion to politics in the '60s - but it was dramatically different from today's white Christian nationalism

The 1966 Black church leaders' 'Black Power' ad called for racial equality and civil dialogue, contrasting with today's divisive approaches to power.

Holding a Revolutionary Mindset: A Conversation with adrienne maree brown - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

adrienne maree brown emphasizes the importance of adaptability and imagination in addressing social justice and personal growth.

Black church leaders brought religion to politics in the '60s - but it was dramatically different from today's white Christian nationalism

The 1966 Black church leaders' 'Black Power' ad called for racial equality and civil dialogue, contrasting with today's divisive approaches to power.

Holding a Revolutionary Mindset: A Conversation with adrienne maree brown - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

adrienne maree brown emphasizes the importance of adaptability and imagination in addressing social justice and personal growth.
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The true story of a famed librarian and the secret she guarded closely

Belle da Costa Greene was a pioneering figure in American libraries and navigated racial identity in a segregated society.

This Is Trump's Message

The Trump rally featured controversial speeches marked by offensive humor and divisive comments, highlighting the campaign's aggressive approach.
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Colored Television by Danzy Senna review race as performance

The novel Colored Television explores the complexities of race, ambition, and family life through the lens of Jane Gibson’s experiences.

Craig Melvin on raising mixed-race children: 'We figure it out as we go along'

Mixed-race family dynamics can be complex and raise unique challenges.
Children of mixed-race families may navigate their racial identities at different stages in life.

Colored Television by Danzy Senna review race as performance

The novel Colored Television explores the complexities of race, ambition, and family life through the lens of Jane Gibson’s experiences.

Craig Melvin on raising mixed-race children: 'We figure it out as we go along'

Mixed-race family dynamics can be complex and raise unique challenges.
Children of mixed-race families may navigate their racial identities at different stages in life.
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Review | Yellow Face' with Daniel Dae Kim unmasks identity politics | amNewYork

Yellow Face critiques racial representation in theater through humor, highlighting the complexities of cultural identity and the consequences of casting choices.

Pro-Palestine protester cleared of racial offence over coconut' placard

Marieha Hussain's acquittal underscores the challenges of balancing freedom of expression with allegations of hate speech in political satire.
#political-discourse

10 Trump-Supporting Famous People Who've Spewed Misinformation Or Hate About Kamala Harris

Elon Musk's remarks on equality are contradictory given his immense wealth.

Police asked Black Studies professor for help on coconuts' case before n*gro' probe

The complex interplay of race, politics, and academic discourse in a current UK hate crime investigation highlights broader issues of free speech and racial identities.

10 Trump-Supporting Famous People Who've Spewed Misinformation Or Hate About Kamala Harris

Elon Musk's remarks on equality are contradictory given his immense wealth.

Police asked Black Studies professor for help on coconuts' case before n*gro' probe

The complex interplay of race, politics, and academic discourse in a current UK hate crime investigation highlights broader issues of free speech and racial identities.
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Danzy Senna Is Amused by Your Mixed Feelings

The complex dialogue surrounding biracial identity is intertwined with social and political scrutiny, highlighting the struggles individuals face in defining themselves.

These Black innkeepers own a thriving B&B. But they keep their identities hidden

Marvin and Anita Johnson strategically designed their B&B website to appeal to a predominantly white clientele, avoiding highlighting their race to attract a broader market.

Trump Remarks on Harris's Multiracial Identity Overlook a Growing Trend

Former President Trump's remarks on VP Harris reveal a lack of awareness of the growing multiracial population in the US.
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Incredulous laughter, audible gasps: Trump's performance at Black journalists' panel left him exposed

Donald Trump's contentious appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists convention sparked outrage and disapproval among attendees.

Republican Senate Candidate Rips Trump's Unacceptable and Abhorrent' Attacks on Kamala Harris's Racial Identity

Attacks on Vice President Harris' racial identity condemned by Republican Senate candidate Larry Hogan.

The View' Absolutely Hammers Trump, Praises ABC Colleague Who Interviewed Him at NABJ Forum: He Unravels' When Women Challenge Him'

The co-hosts of The View criticized Donald Trump for his behavior towards Vice President Kamala Harris at the National Association for Black Journalists Convention.

Incredulous laughter, audible gasps: Trump's performance at Black journalists' panel left him exposed

Donald Trump's contentious appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists convention sparked outrage and disapproval among attendees.

Republican Senate Candidate Rips Trump's Unacceptable and Abhorrent' Attacks on Kamala Harris's Racial Identity

Attacks on Vice President Harris' racial identity condemned by Republican Senate candidate Larry Hogan.

The View' Absolutely Hammers Trump, Praises ABC Colleague Who Interviewed Him at NABJ Forum: He Unravels' When Women Challenge Him'

The co-hosts of The View criticized Donald Trump for his behavior towards Vice President Kamala Harris at the National Association for Black Journalists Convention.
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Trump doubles down after false attack on Kamala Harris

Trump criticizes Harris for identifying with her Black heritage, questioning her racial identity.
Trump's attack on Harris echoes his past 'birther' conspiracies against political opponents.

Juxtapoz Magazine - The Whole World Smiles with You: Curated by Alayo Akinkugbe @ Opera Gallery, London

The exhibition 'The Whole World Smiles with You' by Opera Gallery London interrogates various modes of figuration by contemporary Black artists.

The Black Box of Race

Black Americans reinvented in circumscribed universe
Racial designations shape life experiences

Michael Donkor: Representation feels more nuanced to me now'

Michael Donkor's novel 'Grow Where They Fall' follows Kwame, a secondary school teacher, exploring themes of racial identity and everyday interactions.
The author wanted to depict the ordinariness of teacher-student exchanges and highlight the human cost and effort in education.

It's official: Brazil is now more mixed than white

Discovery of racial identity through personal and collective processes
Shift in Brazilian society with mestizos now surpassing whites as the largest racial group

Search for two men after Jubilee Line Tube passenger with Palestinian badge called 'terrorist'

Police search for men after Tube passenger wearing pro-Palestine badge is called a 'terrorist'
Scottish Justice Secretary says people of color and religious minorities are often seen through their skin color or religion first

After Affirmative Action Ban, They Rewrote College Essays With a Key Theme: Race

Students are emphasizing their racial identities in college application essays due to the ban on affirmative action.
The Supreme Court ruling has made college admissions race-blind, hiding race and ethnicity information from admissions committees.

One Big Cookout: From the "Negro Press" to Black Twitter

Black newspapers and magazines played a crucial role in the author's family history.
Journalism was seen as important for Black advancement and identity.
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