Sesame Workshop, the production company behind the enduring “Sesame Street” TV series, has never been one to shy away from difficult issues. With the help …
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The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic brought a focus to our nation’s health as we’ve all worked to contain the spread of the virus. But, …
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In a push to use more inclusive terminology for immigrants, the Biden administration is pushing officials to drop the word “alien” in favor of “noncitizen” …
Read moreBiden administration to end use of the term ‘illegal alien’
Aunt Jemima pancake mix and maple syrups will have a new name and look starting this summer. Pepsi Co., which owns Quaker Oats, the parent …
Country singer Morgan Wallen has “promised to do better” after being under fire again for saying a racial slur during a night out in Nashville. …
Read moreCountry stars speak out against Morgan Wallen for using racial slur
North Carolina has taken steps to remove the Confederate flag from their state license plates. Starting Jan. 1, 2021, the state’s DMV said it will …
Read moreNorth Carolina banned license plates with Confederate flag imagery
The Black Lives Matter movement started in the U.S., but its global reach has made it an ideal candidate for a Nobel Peace Prize, says …
Read moreBlack Lives Matter was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize
Following protests for racial justice around the world earlier this year, companies have begun taking a look at their branding, including their names and logos. …
Cream of Wheat is joining a growing list of companies that are removing or revamping their logos in order to be more racially sensitive. The …
Read moreCream of Wheat to remove smiling Black chef from packaging
Correction Nov. 6, 2020: A previous version of this article did not clarify that Breonna Taylor was shot in the hallway, not in her bed. …
Read moreKentucky native George Clooney slams state’s justice system after Breonna Taylor verdict
The 2020 Emmys were always going to be a little different than previous years, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. People expected no mass gathering of …
Read moreRegina King wore a Breonna Taylor shirt to the Emmys and you can buy one
Thanks to The Freedom Georgia Initiative, a Black-owned, woman-owned, family-owned, veteran-managed, limited liability company, Black people in Toomsboro, Georgia, will get a whole new city. …
Big business tends to stay quiet in the wake of huge political turmoil — saying the wrong thing could be a disaster for those corporate …
Read moreStore owner ‘looted’ his own shop in support of the Kenosha protests
The current U.S. Congress is the most diverse in the nation’s history, but 2020 could surpass it — a record number of women of color …
Read moreThere’s a record number of women of color running for Congress this year
Michael Jordan is joining the fight against Black voter suppression. The legendary athlete, along with the Jordan brand, are donating $2.5 million to the cause. …
Read moreMichael Jordan and his brands donated $2.5 million to combat voter suppression
Oprah Winfrey’s O, The Oprah Magazine is ending its print edition and moving in a “digitally-centric” direction in 2021, and since it was first published …
When San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem before NFL games in 2016, the league’s most powerful figures didn’t exactly …
Read moreNFL will allow players to honor victims of police brutality on their helmets
Talk show pioneer Oprah Winfrey is coming back to the small screen with a new series that will stream on Apple TV+. “The Oprah Conversation” …
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Read moreDads with leaf blowers have joined Portland’s ‘wall of moms’ to protect protestors
Aunt Jemima and Land O’ Lakes recently changed their product branding after complaints that the images used were based on racist stereotypes. Now, Trader Joe’s …
For centuries, reparations for Black people have been the subject of much debate, and the idea is finally gaining some traction in mainstream politics. In …
Read moreA Southern city has voted to pay reparations to its Black residents
In the wake of ongoing protests against police brutality and racism, the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Marshals Service deployed federal law enforcement officers …
Read moreGroup of moms formed ‘human wall’ to protect protestors from federal agents
Only 7% of small businesses in the U.S. are owned by Black Americans, with the majority of companies being owned and run by white men. …
Read moreTarget is rolling out a badge to highlight Black-owned brands
David Nelson and Nicole Anderson have been charged with a hate crime after they destroyed a “Black Lives Matter” mural in Martinez, California. On July …
Read more2 people who vandalized a Black Lives Matter mural charged with a hate crime
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Read moreKindergarten teacher’s video explains racism in a way children can understand
As protests for racial justice continue around the world, companies are taking a long-overdue look at their corporate structures and branding. Aunt Jemima, a breakfast …
Read moreUncle Ben’s to follow Aunt Jemima’s lead with rebranding changes
Recent Black Lives Matter protests have caused many companies to recommit themselves to fighting racism and supporting Black employees in the workplace. Juneteenth, an important …
Read more48 companies just made Juneteenth a paid holiday for their employees
When police officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd in broad daylight, it forced many white people to confront the painful but necessary realization that racism …
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Read more9 books to teach kids about racism and social justice
In the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd, people across the country have taken to the streets to protest police brutality and champion …
Read moreProtesters have transformed White House fencing into an artistic monument to racial justice
Kerry-Anne Perkins and Michael Gordon didn’t plan to have their wedding day “first look” in the middle of a Black Lives Matter protest. In fact, …
Read moreCouple got married during a Black Lives Matter protest and the photos are powerful
“Keep your eyes on the pies.” That’s been Minneapolis baker Rose McGee’s delicious spin on a Civil Rights Movement anthem since she began baking sweet …
Read moreA Minneapolis baker is giving away free ‘comfort pies’ to console her community
Being a health care worker has never been tougher. COVID-19 continues to spread across the world, with thousands of American people still in hospitals being …
Read moreAfter long hospital shifts, nurses are taking to the streets to treat injured protesters
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Read more‘Just Mercy’ is now available to stream for free as education on systemic racism