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Politics
Trump’s Pick for CIA Director Is a HUGE Supporter of Domestic Surveillance
Learn more about the man who will be the head of the CIA.
Politics
How Voter Suppression Impacts the Black Vote
Minorities aren't rigging the system, they're dealing with one seemingly rigged against them.
News
A University of Oklahoma Student Tied to Racist UPenn GroupMe Messages Is No Longer at the School
" We have zero tolerance at this university for those who would engage in racism."
News
This Mayor Just Resigned Following Racist Comments About Michelle Obama
Over 100,000 people signed a petition for her removal.
Politics
President Obama Just Gave the Classiest Speech Ever in Response to Donald Trump’s Win
“We have to remember that we're all actually on one team."
Politics
Sorry, Old White Men: Young People Are About to Change American Politics Forever
It’s clear that both sides of the aisle are facing a huge identity crisis.
News
Yara Shahidi's Twitter Thread Poignantly Explains Why Blackface Is So Unacceptable
“We are not costumes. We are people.”
News
This Singer Couldn’t Perform the National Anthem at an NBA Game Because of Her Black Lives Matter Shirt
She was supposed to sing at the 76ers game — but a team dancer sang the anthem instead.
News
Why 2,000 Teachers in Seattle Just Wore Black Lives Matter T-Shirts
They’re sending an important message.
News
This Police Chief Just Issued a Major Apology to Minority Communities
“It is my hope that, by working together, we can break this historic cycle of mistrust and build a better and safer future for us all.”
News
WNBA Players Protest for Black Lives Matter Despite League Punishments
They are showing the entire nation how it's supposed to be done.
Movies
Why EVERYONE Needs to Watch This New Documentary on Netflix
Ava DuVernay’s '13th' is so important.
Politics
The Seriously Important Topic That DIDN’T Get Discussed at Sunday’s Presidential Debate
Why was it not brought up?
My Life
How Teens and Cops Are Working Together to Keep Their Communities Safe
"[This] could be a positive role model for America."
News
Why a Mural in a Student Parking Spot Caused a Silent Riot at This High School
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor."
Profiles
You Won't Believe the Incredibly Inspiring Stories Behind the Olympics' First-Ever Refugee Team
They're history in the making.
Tech
This New iPhone 7 Leak Reveals a Majorly Disappointing Design Detail
Bad news for all the klutzes out there.
News
The 6 Big Things the Black Lives Matter Movement Wants
As detailed in a just-released policy agenda.
Politics
Two Teens Who Quit Their Jobs Over Equal Pay Just Spoke at the DNC
This probably looks better on their resumes anyway.
Politics
Tim Kaine Does Donald Trump Impression, Calls Him a “Con Man” in DNC Speech
“Believe me, it’s gonna be great, believe me.”