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anti-racism

Wes and Elijah from Sesame Street

Sesame Workshop introducing 2 new Black Muppets, talking more candidly about race

March 29, 2021February 25, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

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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Ways to support the Asian American community right now

March 23, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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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Biden administration to end use of the term ‘illegal alien’

February 18, 2021March 3, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

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” …

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Aunt Jemima has a new name and logo

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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 …

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Country stars speak out against Morgan Wallen for using racial slur

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by Claire Gillespie

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. …

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North Carolina banned license plates with Confederate flag imagery

February 3, 2021March 3, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

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 …

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Black Lives Matter was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize

February 1, 2021March 3, 2023 by Tricia Goss

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 …

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Rice brand Uncle Ben’s announces new name

December 18, 2020December 21, 2020 by Kaitlin Gates

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. …

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Cream of Wheat to remove smiling Black chef from packaging

September 30, 2020May 6, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

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 …

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Kentucky native George Clooney slams state’s justice system after Breonna Taylor verdict

September 28, 2020April 17, 2023 by Claire Gillespie | Last updated on 11/06/2020

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

Regina King wore a Breonna Taylor shirt to the Emmys and you can buy one

September 22, 2020May 19, 2021 by Claire Gillespie

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

A group of Black families bought 97 acres of land to build a city for Black people from scratch

September 3, 2020June 6, 2021 by Claire Gillespie | Last updated on 09/04/2020

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. …

Read moreA group of Black families bought 97 acres of land to build a city for Black people from scratch

Store owner ‘looted’ his own shop in support of the Kenosha protests

September 1, 2020March 3, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

Big business tends to stay quiet in the wake of huge political turmoil — saying the wrong thing could be a disaster for those corporate …

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There’s a record number of women of color running for Congress this year

August 10, 2020March 3, 2023 by Jenn Fields | Last updated on 08/11/2020

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 …

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Michael Jordan and his brands donated $2.5 million to combat voter suppression

August 6, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kim Wong-Shing

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. …

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Oprah won’t appear on her magazine cover for the first time — instead giving the space to Breonna Taylor

August 3, 2020July 20, 2021 by Claire Gillespie

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 …

Read moreOprah won’t appear on her magazine cover for the first time — instead giving the space to Breonna Taylor

NFL will allow players to honor victims of police brutality on their helmets

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 by Claire Gillespie

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 …

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Oprah Winfrey speaks at "Oprah's 2020 Vision"

Oprah is launching a new talk show

July 29, 2020July 28, 2020 by Kate Streit

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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Dads with leaf blowers have joined Portland’s ‘wall of moms’ to protect protestors

July 27, 2020July 29, 2021 by Kate Streit

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Read moreDads with leaf blowers have joined Portland’s ‘wall of moms’ to protect protestors

Trader Joe’s is getting rid of Trader Ming’s, Arabian Joe and other labels being called racist

July 24, 2020July 23, 2020 by Bridget Sharkey

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 …

Read moreTrader Joe’s is getting rid of Trader Ming’s, Arabian Joe and other labels being called racist

A Southern city has voted to pay reparations to its Black residents

July 23, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kim Wong-Shing

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

Group of moms formed ‘human wall’ to protect protestors from federal agents

July 20, 2020July 21, 2020 by Kate Streit

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 …

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Target is rolling out a badge to highlight Black-owned brands

July 14, 2020March 3, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

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

2 people who vandalized a Black Lives Matter mural charged with a hate crime

July 13, 2020July 14, 2020 by Bridget Sharkey

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 …

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Kindergarten teacher’s video explains racism in a way children can understand

June 25, 2020January 29, 2021 by Tricia Goss | Last updated on 01/29/2021

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Uncle Ben’s to follow Aunt Jemima’s lead with rebranding changes

June 19, 2020August 28, 2021 by Claire Gillespie

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

48 companies just made Juneteenth a paid holiday for their employees

June 17, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kim Wong-Shing

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

How to talk to your kids about white privilege

June 16, 2020February 3, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey | Last updated on 02/03/2021

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 …

Read moreHow to talk to your kids about white privilege

Kids books covers Hair Love and Our Skin

9 books to teach kids about racism and social justice

June 11, 2020February 2, 2023 by Victoria Baker | Last updated on 02/02/2023

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Protesters have transformed White House fencing into an artistic monument to racial justice

June 10, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

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

Couple got married during a Black Lives Matter protest and the photos are powerful

June 9, 2020March 3, 2023 by Anna Weaver

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

A Minneapolis baker is giving away free ‘comfort pies’ to console her community

June 9, 2020March 29, 2023 by Anna Weaver

“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

After long hospital shifts, nurses are taking to the streets to treat injured protesters

June 8, 2020March 3, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

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

‘Just Mercy’ is now available to stream for free as education on systemic racism

June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 by Jenn Fields

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