The racial wealth gap is real. But a guaranteed income is not going to fix it. Yes, I feel the current distribution of wealth is…
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Ontario rights watchdog report says the city’s black citizens are disproportionately discriminated against by police. The report also criticised stop-and-search processes and police response to…
By opening up about her struggles with pregnancy, former First Lady Michelle Obama launches a public conversation about something many women suffer in private. After…
A national network of financial cooperatives is helping marginalized groups keep their money out of an extractive banking system. Me’Lea Connelly is from the Bay…
When you think of the holidays, what comes to mind? If you are like most people, on the top of your list are family gatherings,…
Last week, the story of a young Swedish woman in “Brown skin” went viral. Emma Hallberg, an Instagram model, says she identifies as White and…
Little known stories behind Frederick Douglass’ speaking tour in Scotland, a country is now dealing with its dark past. Glasgow, Scotland – When abolitionist Frederick…
If you’re one of those savvy consumers already strategizing how to best fund gifts and other expenses this holiday season, you’re not alone. Sixty-five percent…
At Thanksgiving, the American and Canadian holiday, families get together and celebrate many things, not least being together. It’s a time of festivity and food.…
In 1992, after years of advocating for modern infrastructure, Black residents of rural Exmore, Virginia, took matters into their own hands. For a little over…
These organizations help kids of all economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds benefit from adventures in nature. When former professional skier Chris Rutgers founded Outdoor Outreach…
Circulating local dollars can’t create wealth when there’s not enough to begin with. Residents of one Detroit historic neighborhood have been looking forward to next…
Black and White journalism students step outside their own experience to navigate the intersections of race, class, gender, and disability. As part of a collaborative…
When you are missing a loved one during this season of Thanksgiving, it is often difficult to feel thankful. Yes, you are grateful for eyes…
The Magnolia Mother’s Trust asks participants what they need to not only pay the bills but also to fight generational poverty. Ebony, a single mother…
History shows that a broad coalition of civil rights activists is how to fight back. In the latest in a long string of attacks on…
A growing body of evidence points to the mental health benefits of oral storytelling. As Joe Clemons was growing up, he used to listen to…
As a Black woman, I know we were never living in a post-racial paradise. But I still have hope for a society that cares for…
Four men linked to far-right Rise Above Movement accused of intent to incite a riot at deadly 2017 Unite the Right rally Hundreds of white…
This outdated, gender-specific, and illogical phrase is disrespectful and avoids the real issue. I never use the phrase “man up” since I realized that I…