Their Brother’s Keeper: How Sean Monterrosa's Sisters Are Fighting to Keep His Name Alive
In June, police shot and killed Monterrosa outside a Walgreens. Nine months later, his sisters are still looking for justice.
It’s Time To Talk About Kamala Harris, Colorism & Who Gets To Be First
The inauguration of VP-elect Harris is a beautiful thing for Black women, but we can’t ignore which of us are amplified in America and what that says about this nation’s investment in whiteness.
White Supremacists Lashed Out. We Can’t Back Down.
It's no surprise that a group of white people would storm the Capitol building in response to recent Democratic victories.
Why I Became an Abolitionist
Activist and organizer Brea Baker recounts her journey to abolition after Trayvon Martin's death.
Joe Biden Won. But Don’t Throw Away Your Protest Signs Just Yet.
After days of uncertainty, we can decisively declare Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be our next president and vice president of the United States. Let’s be clear: We have succeeded in ousting a president who’s fascist, sexist, racist, xenophobic—I could go on.
#BlackLivesMatter Is #EndSARS
Three Nigerian women spanning the diaspora reflect on the movement and share calls to action.
These 5 Steps Towards Anti-Racism Begin with Living Values Out Loud, Writes Activist Brea Baker
PEOPLE's Voices from the Fight Against Racism will amplify Black perspectives on the push for equality and justice
Dylann Roof and Kyle Rittenhouse Are Proof That Racism Won't Just "Age Out"
As white male youth become frontline mercenaries for the far right, the way out is through inclusive curriculum, intentional anti-racist parenting, and fighting misinformation and white supremacist organizing online.
Inside the Movement to Make Juneteenth a Nationally Recognized Holiday
The first enslaved African people were brought to stolen Indigenous land in August 1619 . From that day onward, Black Americans and their allies have fought a relentless battle against white supremacy that included property damage, harrowing freedom escapes, armed rebellions, and more.
Lessons From the Daughters of the Civil Rights Movement
In November of 2017, Stacy Lynch, daughter of Bill Lynch, famed democratic political strategist and the mastermind behind New York City’s first black mayor David Dinkins, convened the first gathering of the Daughters of the Movement. It was for selfish reasons that she made those initial calls for a dinner, Stacy said; “I needed a sisterhood.”
Women of Color Are Right to Be Jaded About Voting. But That Doesn't Mean We Should Stop Doing It.
Over the past few months, I’ve been more than troubled by this election cycle’s get out the vote strategy. As we creep closer to election day, the narrative across the country has ranged from "Vote like your life depends on it," to "Vote or shut up."
Inside the Movement to Rename Yale's Calhoun College
From Supreme Court cases to state-level legislation, the past year has brought unprecedented attacks on critical race theory, diversity, equity and inclusion, school curricula and the books available to the general public, as well as affirmative action.