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racism

Posted on October 24, 2016 February 3, 2019

Blackface Isn’t A Compliment

Talynn Kel
Written by
Talynn Kel
Posted in
Society+Politics
Tagged
blackface, cosplay, halloween, racism

Culture isn’t a costume and blackface isn’t okay. Read more

Posted on August 25, 2016 September 28, 2018

This Is Where Dreaming Ends For Interracial Love

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Written by
Camden Avery
Posted in
Lust+Liaisons, Society+Politics
Tagged
gay, interracial-relationships, love, racism, relationships-love-dating

I have cautioned myself against loss. I have given up a little of the dreaming. Read more

Posted on August 2, 2016 July 20, 2018

The Abuse Of ‘Feel-Good’ Cop Videos

Ijeoma Oluo
Written by
Ijeoma Oluo
Posted in
Society+Politics
Tagged
Cops, Police Brutality, racism

Violent and abusive police systems are not ended with ice cream. Read more

Posted on August 2, 2016 August 10, 2018

Why I Cut My Racist In-Laws Out Of My Life

Talynn Kel
Written by
Talynn Kel
Posted in
Society+Politics
Tagged
family, racism

When I married my S.O., I married into whiteness and the bullshit that comes with it. Read more

Posted on June 7, 2016 August 29, 2018

The Brown, Queer, And Poor Are Not The Ones Holding The Left Back

Ijeoma Oluo
Written by
Ijeoma Oluo
Posted in
Society+Politics
Tagged
Bigotry, Liberals, racism, Sexism, Transphobia

What we are seeing is what we’ve always seen: privileged white liberals and ‘progressives’ demanding that those of us on the bottom sacrifice ourselves on the altar of the greater good. Read more

Posted on April 28, 2016 October 18, 2018

I Do Not Need To Be Surprised By Bigotry To Be Outraged By It

Katie Klabusich
Written by
Katie Klabusich
Posted in
Society+Politics
Tagged
Activism, anger, Bigotry, racism, society-politics

If you’ve never done it before, today is a really, really great day to start following the 1st rule of #ElonsLAW???@elonjames Read more

Posted on February 26, 2016 October 12, 2018

Why It’s Time To Unfriend Your Racist Relatives

The Establishment
Written by
The Establishment
Posted in
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Tagged
Bigotry, facebook, homophobe, racism, society-politics

When it comes to social progress, shame is proven to be an effective tool. Read more

Posted on January 6, 2016 August 3, 2018

When My Cute Black Kid Becomes What You Fear Most

Bellamy Shoffner
Written by
Bellamy Shoffner
Posted in
Society+Politics
Tagged
Parenting, racism

When he gets older, remember that my sweet black son is a human being with the right to live. Read more

Posted on November 9, 2015 July 25, 2018

Black Kids Will Save America

Ijeoma Oluo
Written by
Ijeoma Oluo
Posted in
Society+Politics
Tagged
America, racism

Our kids aren’t just fighting against the oppression that threatens their lives, they’re also fighting for the quality of living that they deserve. Read more

Posted on October 30, 2015 August 24, 2018

Yes, Your Dating Preferences Are Probably Racist

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Written by
Emma Tessler
Posted in
Lust+Liaisons
Tagged
online dating, Racial Bias, racism, relationships

The problem is, this isn’t personal. It’s cultural, it’s national, and it’s fucking everywhere. Read more

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