May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means that we have a special opportunity to hold space for conversations surrounding various mental health topics. It is important to understand that mental wellness should be prioritized at any age and that…
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Op-Ed: Van Jones Needs To Be Held Accountable For His Anti-Black Comments
Implying that Black people don’t speak up for other oppressed groups is a flat-out lie, and Van Jones knows it. The post Op-Ed: Van Jones Needs To Be Held Accountable For His Anti-Black Comments appeared first on NewsOne.
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Michael B. Jordan Teams Up With Color Of Change To Create #ChangeHollywood Initiative
Through his artistry on-screen and activism actor Michael B. Jordan has been dedicated to uplifting and empowering marginalized communities and amid the unrest, he’s focused on changing the narrative surrounding racism in the entertainment industry. According to The Hollywood Reporter,…
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NBA Stars Team Up To Create Social Change Fund
Amid the unrest, athletes are stepping up and using their platforms to spread awareness about systemic injustice. The latest stars to launch an effort at the intersection of sports and activism are Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade, NBC…
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Rickey Smiley Challenges Black Communities ‘To Get These Hoodlums Out’ After Daughter’s Shooting
Source: YouTube / Rickey Smiley Rickey Smiley directly challenged Black communities to confront their gun violence while delivering a passionate and at times emotional update about his daughter’s condition days after she was shot multiple times in Houston. The comedian…
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