Beyond Nichelle Nichols’ Iconic Interracial Kiss
Nichols’ career arc shows how diverse casting on the screen can have a profound impact in the real world, too.
Black Women
Joe Biden and the Politics of Black Womanhood
Joe Biden's nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson is historic, but we need to be mindful of all the cultural factors at play, and not let this moment devolve into tokenism.
For Black Women, Self-Care Is a Political Act
“To thrive, we must embrace both our strengths and our vulnerabilities, and give ourselves permission to be human.”
Kamala Harris and the Legacy of Black Women Running for President
Shirley Chisholm and other Black women have set their eyes on the Oval Office for 50 years. Now it’s within reach.
Meeting the Most Famous Black Woman in the World
Mary McLeod Bethune founded a college, defied the Klan, advised presidents, and like my grandmother, was a fierce warrior for justice.
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