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Race
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The designer of the Black Disabled Lives Matter symbol on zines, parenting and solidarity
Jen White-Johnson was always an artist, but her son inspired her to break free — furthering her mission of using art to combat injustice.
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The 19th’s fellows pay tribute to the artistic HBCU alumni who inspire them
As part of our Black History Month coverage, three of our fellows profile the journalists, artists and actors who have left a mark on the culture, and on the current and former students following in their footsteps.
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For the first time, dancers at this HBCU are eligible for scholarships
Dance teams at Tennessee State University and other HBCUs are an integral part of the band's performance but have historically lacked the same funding.
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How ‘Supernova Momma’ is using her platform to center disability in Black History Month
In her Black History Disability Month series, Natasha Nelson is highlighting Black disabled pioneers.
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Black writers share their favorite books to honor Black History Month
Roxane Gay, Dawnshaeé Reid and Raquel Willis share why Black artists are important, the impact of Black literature and the books they just can’t put down.
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‘We don’t want to go through the same heartbreak’: An administrator’s death sparks a call to action at an HBCU
Academia can be an unfriendly place for Black women. In the wake of Antoinette Candia-Bailey’s death by suicide, alumni and students at Lincoln University are pushing for justice and accountability.
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Judge says Texas school district can punish Black student for his hairstyle
After a short trial, a Texas judge ruled that Barbers Hill school officials are not violating a new state law prohibiting hair discrimination.
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Why Black South Carolinians are furious at Nikki Haley
Her campaign messaging dismisses concerns about deep-seated racial inequality.
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‘Remember to take up space’: What Frances Ellen Watkins Harper’s legacy means to our fellows
More than 110 years after her passing, Harper’s writing and life’s work continue to inspire a new generation of journalists — the 19th fellows whose work bears her name.