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Emory’s School of Medicine apologized on Wednesday to 83-year-old Marion Hood for rejecting his application over six decades ago because he was Black, per Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I am sorry I must write you that we are not authorized to consider for admission a member of the Negro race. I regret that we cannot help you,” the […]
Though it’s one of the most well-received sitcoms in TV history, NBC’s Friends has been longed criticized for its lack of diversity—a strikingly unrealistic detail for a show that is set in one of the biggest melting pots in the world: New York City. That criticism was reignited last month following the premiere of the much-anticipated […]
Joe Biden made history Tuesday by becoming the first sitting president to participate in the commemoration events for the Tulsa Race Massacre. The attack, which took place 100 years ago, is considered one of the bloodiest episodes of racist violence in American history. Between May 31 and June 1, 1921, a white mob descended on the affluent […]
In a new interview with the New Yorker, LeBron James’ agent and close friend Rich Paul responded to an infamous 2010 ESPN column written by Bill Simmons, which criticized LeBron’s inner circle for his “egotistical” decision to take his talents to South Beach. In the summer of 2010, Simmons was among the long list of media members who viewed “The […]
Despite what others may say, Darnella Frazier doesn’t consider herself a hero, but rather a young “girl trying to heal from something I am reminded of every day.” The 18-year-old Minneapolis teen has been widely praised for her role in securing justice for George Floyd, the 46-year-old Black man who was killed by police exactly a year […]
Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets will be heading to Boston to face off against the Celtics in Game 3. While speaking to reporters, Irving asked Boston fans to not engage in “subtle racism” and said he hopes they “can just keep it strictly basketball.” “I am just looking forward to competing with my teammates and […]
Kemba Walker is getting slammed over his pregame outfit. On Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics tweeted a photo of the 31-year-old point guard making his way into TD Gardens, where Boston is hosting the Washington Wizards in the NBA play-in tournament. The post, which has since been deleted, showed Walker rocking a cap, a pair of jeans, JBL headphones, and a bright yellow […]
Charges against a Black driver who a Virginia State Police trooper removed from her car back in March have been dropped, as it was determined the trooper had no legal merit to detain her. Trooper Robert Hindenlang pulled over government employee Juanisha Brooks on March 6 shortly after 2 a.m., as reported by The Washington Post. […]
Board members for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the group behind the Golden Globes, have vowed to make significant changes which will address the critical issues that have come to the forefront in recent months, Variety has learned. The HFPA plans on admitting 20 new members this year, with a goal of increasing membership by 50 percent […]
An “influencer mom” whose tale of a kidnapping attempt perpetrated against her children at a Bay Area Michaels store went viral this past December has been charged with giving police false information. The news was first reported by the Petaluma Argus-Courier. As a result, Katie Sorensen now faces two misdemeanor charges, one for lying to a police […]
