Reading List
The most recent articles from a list of feeds I subscribe to.
Why Black Folks Are <i>Always</i> Expected to Extend Grace When No One Else Will
Black folks are being asked to "turn the other cheek" after the BAFTA scandal, but given the deep history of forcing Black people to submit, the wound is still too fresh.
EXCLUSIVE: NAACP President Derrick Johnson Explains His Expectations for State of the Union and What’s at Stake for Black Voters
The Root spoke to NAACP President Derrick Johnson about why he has "no expectations" for Trump's State of the Union address.
EXCLUSIVE: NCAAP President Derrick Johnson Explains His Expectations for State of the Union and What’s at Stake for Black Voters
The Root spoke to NAACP President Derrick Johnson about why he has "no expectations" for Trump's State of the Union address.
How the Barbz Are Responding to Nicki Minaj Going Full MAGA
Following her MAGA events, Nicki Minaj has the Barbz divided with some stuck between sticking beside their Queen or stepping away...for good.
Proof That Jim Crow Era Was Not That Long Ago And Why This is Important to Know
Jim Crow laws were in place not that long ago. Even though many photos from that time are in black and white, the history is far from ancient and the remnants are all around us.