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Martha’s Vineyard is a summer destination known for its history, its beauty, and in recent decades, its strong Black presence. In Oak Bluffs, you’ll find generations of Black families, celebrities, and first-time visitors all gathering in August to rest, reconnect, […]
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Happy Juneteenth, Free Black Femmes! We launched our Instagram account on Juneteenth because freedom is at the core of what we do—freedom to create, rest, imagine, and be fully ourselves. That kind of freedom is what this day has always
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Adultification is a bias that strips Black girls of their childhood, forcing them to grow up before they’re ready. Whether it’s in classrooms, on social media, or in viral videos, they’re often treated like little adults instead of children who
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March 10 marks the National Day of Rest for Black Women. With Black History Month in February and Women’s History Month in March, it’s the perfect time to recognize the intersectionality of Black womanhood and the need for rest as
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On January 24, 2025, Target announced that it would be stepping away from its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. This move, while disappointing, is not entirely surprising. Over the past few years, corporations that once leaned into DEI commitments—especially
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Altadena, a historic Black middle-class neighborhood in Los Angeles, has been devastated by the Eaton Fire. Brought on by the Santa Ana winds on January 7, 2025, the wildfire raged through 14,117 acres. This tragedy is a stark reminder of
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Beyoncé’s unforgettable Beyoncé Bowl performance shined a spotlight on the Black cowgirl and rodeo queens. Among the standout moments from the Cowboy Carter halftime show was Ja’Dayia Kursh, Arkansas’ first Black Rodeo Queen. Kursh appeared during “Jolene,” proudly wearing her
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman on the Supreme Court, made her Broadway debut this past weekend. She appeared in a special one-night-only performance of & Juliet. The production took place on Saturday, December 14, at the Stephen
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It’s that time of year when millions flood social media with their Spotify Wrapped summaries, but did you know a Black intern invented the concept that makes Wrapped so shareable? Former Spotify intern Jewel Ham created the story format that’s
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Four months after the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a civil rights investigation of Illinois’ Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). The DOJ poses significant concerns over the police department’s treatment of Black individuals
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