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The Work of Ricky Riley
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The Long, Hot Summer Redux
The wave of protests rocking the United States is reminiscent of the “Long, Hot Summer” of 1967—the last time Black Americans decided enough was enough.
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How The Black Surfers Collective Is Cultivating New Black Wave Riders
Like in many other predominantly white sports, Black people have been surfing for ages. Since the 1940s, there have been a number of Black surfers redefining the sport in the United States, carving out a space that was typically devoid of actual diversity. Though Black surfers are not as popular in America, the art of…
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The Impact Of Gentrification On Gullah-Geechee Culture In South Carolina
Gentrification is a dirty word tied to the increasing number of young, white adults moving into urban areas. They often push out older Black residents due to higher rent. However, gentrification isn’t limited to cities — it’s also rampant in the Gullah-Geechee Corridor, the coastal region of the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida. One of the lasting…
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London Lamar, TN’s Youngest State Rep, Can’t Be Bothered By White Tears Or Respectability Politics
Last November’s midterm elections ushered in a wave of progressive, diverse politicians, including Tennessee Rep. London Lamar (D). After fighting a tough primary against seasoned Democratic candidates, she won her district outright due to the lack of Republican challengers. Inaugurated into office on Jan. 8, 2019, the 27-year-old became the youngest state representative to enter the Tennessee…
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How Two Siblings Used Their Mental Health Battles To Create A Resource For Teens In Need
Hannah Lucas, a 16-year-old high school student from Cummings, Georgia, has overcome a lot. At 15-years-old, she was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a chronic illness that causes one to faint. Her symptoms started between the ages of 12 and 13 “When I was in ninth grade, I started passing out. Basically, it…
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