She reimagined dolls for her daughter — and defied stereotypes about Indigenous women
In her “First American Doll” series, Indigenous photographer Cara Romero showcases the diversity of tribes and their unique regalia and cultural histories.
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Christine Choy, pioneering Asian American documentary filmmaker, dies at 73
Choy directed the seminal documentary, “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” and was an outspoken advocate for BIPOC storytellers.
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For decades, students of color have been denied dyslexia diagnosis and intervention
Undiagnosed dyslexia can manifest as behavior issues, which can disproportionately harm Black and brown kids in school and their mental health.
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University of Alabama suspends magazines focused on Black and women students
Student organizations have put out statements of support and have planned demonstrations following the suspension of Nineteen Fifty-Six and Alice Magazines.
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How Rosa Parks' legacy inspired a new fight over who could ride the bus
Decades after the Montgomery Bus Boycott, these activists in Chicago turned to Parks’ playbook to broaden disability access.
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Rosa Parks’ story didn’t end in Montgomery. These students are proof of that.
The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation aims to tell the story of Parks' life beyond the bus while helping Michigan students devoted to service and social change.
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Viola Fletcher, oldest survivor of 1921 Tulsa massacre, dies at 111
“I have been blessed with a long life – and have seen the best and worst of this country. I think about the horrors inflicted upon Black people in this country every day.”
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Officer found not guilty in killing of pregnant Black mother Ta’Kiya Young
An attorney for Young’s family called the outcome “an American tragedy.”
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Teen Vogue changed how a generation saw politics and inclusion. That era could be over.
Journalists who cover race, gender and inequality are often the first to go in layoffs, raising deeper questions about who gets to tell the news.
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Virginia makes history with first Muslim woman elected to statewide office
Trump’s travel ban inspired state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi to first run for office. Years later, she said fighting bigotry and the “chaos” of Trump’s second term is top of mind.