Too Many Studies on Teen Social Media Use Only Look at White Kids
Photo: Twin Design (Shutterstock) CC Off English Most research on teen social media use has been conducted on white teens and college students. As a result, it is unclear to…
Samantha Bee reacts to ‘conservative handwringing’ over critical race theory
[embedded content] There’s an ongoing debate happening around how the history of racism in America should be taught in schools, with critical race theory back at the centre of it…
John Oliver tears down the ‘model minority’ myth as ‘a tool of white supremacy’
[embedded content] Following a year that’s seen a sharp and disturbing rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans, Last Week Tonight host John Oliver turned his attention to the laws…
BTS speak out against racism and violence, share own experiences of discrimination
K-pop superstars BTS have spoken out against racism, and shared their own experiences of discrimination, following a year of increased racism and violence against Asian American communities across the country,…
Peacock’s quiet removal of racist WWE moments sure feels like a dodge
As all WWE content makes the leap over to Peacock before it’s shut down for good on April 4, fans have noticed something unusual: Not all of it is making…
Sesame Workshop releases new resources to help families talk to kids about race
Sesame Workshop, the educational nonprofit behind the children’s TV show Sesame Street, is making it easier to talk about race and racism with kids. On Tuesday, it debuted the “ABCs…
‘Late Night’ writer Karen Chee gives powerful speech on the Atlanta shootings
[embedded content] This week, shootings in Atlanta, U.S., killed eight people, six of whom were identified as Asian women, four of whom were of Korean descent. Karen Chee, a writer…
Stop trying to persuade your racist friends and family. Do this instead.
If you’ve spent the last four years or longer trying yet failing to have productive conversations with a family member or friend who holds racist views or votes for racist…
The hunt to replace DevaCurl, every curly girl’s fallen savior
Essentials Week spotlights unexpected items that make our daily lives just a little bit better. Almost a year ago today, I suffered one of the greatest betrayals of my life. …
‘Small Axe’ is Steve McQueen’s ‘love letter to Black resilience’ in London’s West Indian community
You might be missing the Mangrove Nine or the Brixton Uprising from your history lessons, but Steve McQueen’s new film series will make sure you learn up. Small Axe is…