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May 1, 2024

Columbia University Hasn’t Learned Anything Since 1968

Columbia University students, angered by the United States’ involvement in war half a world away, took over their campus buildings in…

Columbia University Hasn’t Learned Anything Since 1968

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Mar 11, 2024

#OscarsMightNotBeSoWhite: The lack of Diversity at the Oscars may not be solely the Academy’s Fault

The Academy Awards began almost a century ago. The first Oscars ceremony occurred in 1929 and celebrated films made in 1927 and 1928. It…

#OscarsMightNotBeSoWhite: The lack of Diversity at the Oscars may not be solely the Academy’s Fault

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Feb 12, 2024

In Reconnecting with Her Musical Roots, Beyoncé is Reconnecting Us All

Beyoncé announced two new songs following this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, the melancholic and reflective “16 Carriages” and the…

In Reconnecting with Her Musical Roots, Beyoncé is Reconnecting Us All

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Feb 6, 2024

The Last Time A Black Woman Won Album of the Year was 25 Years Ago. What Does That Say?

The Last Time A Black Woman Won Album of the Year was 25 Years Ago. What Does That Say?

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Jan 21, 2024

In 2020, Black People were asked to lead. A few years later, we are now being fired for it.

2020 felt like the beginning of the long awaited, much fought for change the US needed.

In 2020, Black People were asked to lead. A few years later, we are now being fired for it.

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Jan 10, 2024

Coretta Scott King was NEVER a mere Supporting Character

Coretta Scott King has been coming up in conversation a lot lately. And not for the reasons she deserves.

Coretta Scott King was NEVER a mere Supporting Character

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Dec 5, 2023

No Vulture, Beyoncé Does Not Owe You Her Trauma

Beyoncé’s film, Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé was released on December 1st, which also aligned with the annual observation of World AIDS…

No Vulture, Beyoncé Does Not Owe You Her Trauma

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Sep 25, 2023

In Renaissance, Beyoncé makes culture reckon with Blue Ivy

In Renaissance, Beyoncé makes culture reckon with Blue Ivy

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Sep 8, 2023

A Black Woman was hit over the head with a brick for not giving a man her phone number.

Trigger Warning: This is a discussion of violence and assault against women.

A Black Woman was hit over the head with a brick for not giving a man her phone number.

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Aug 8, 2023

All of the Nuance We Are Missing from the Riverboat Brawl of 2023

The recent Riverboat Brawl in Montgomery, Alabama is all over the internet.

All of the Nuance We Are Missing from the Riverboat Brawl of 2023

Whitney Alese

Whitney Alese

Whitney Alese is an award winning writer & creator featured in WIRED Magazine, I-D Magazine, NBC, & Chalkboard Magazine.

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