Jennifer McClellan projected to be first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress
A leading voice on abortion and voting rights in the Virginia legislature, McClellan will join 27 other Black women lawmakers in the U.S. House.
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Monica Roberts chronicled the lives — and deaths — of trans people as only she could
Before her death in 2020, the TransGriot founder fought against misgendering in media and used tough love to hold her Black and queer colleagues accountable.
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We asked lovers of Black literature to curate a Black resistance reading list. Here’s what they chose.
A bookseller, librarian and children’s book author share their favorite books by Black women and LGBTQ+ authors that embody the theme of this year’s Black History Month.
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Race, gender, romance — and guns: ‘The Survivalists’ explores creating control in life’s daily chaos
In Kashana Cauley’s debut novel, one Black woman wonders if you can ever really be prepared for the worst — especially in today’s America.
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Biden administration releases first-ever report on diversity in federal government
The report reflects marginal gains in representation for women and some communities of color.
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‘It doesn’t have to be this way’: California introduces bill addressing harassment on public transit
Introduced by Sen. Dave Min in partnership with Stop AAPI Hate, the bill would address systemic safety issues on public transit systems across the state.
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Nikki Haley has to navigate race and gender like few GOP presidential hopefuls
The former South Carolina governor and ambassador to the United Nations is one of a handful of high-profile women to have sought the Republican presidential nomination.
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Black Girl Freedom Week hosts free, virtual events to raise awareness — and funding — for Black youth
Organizers hope it will advance their campaign to raise $1 billion for Black girls and gender-expansive youth over 10 years.
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Black History Month: Resistance, joy — and the path forward
The 19th is focused on telling stories along the twin themes of Black resistance and joy as we celebrate Black History Month with ongoing coverage.
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For Rissi Palmer, country music is a form of Black resistance
The “Color Me Country” host says the genre has historically been for — and by — everyone, including people of color.