The official full name of Rhode Island is “The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations,” but this is set to change after the governor signed an executive order to shorten the name to just “Rhode Island", detaching any official ties to slavery. Many people are not … [Read more...] about Rhode Island governor signs order to change state name over slavery ties
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Black bookstores are flooded with orders for anti-racism titles
Americans have been called upon to educate themselves about racism, their own racial biases, and the history of Black Americans in this country. The call to educate was made—and apparently, the people have listened. Across the country, black booksellers are being flooded with … [Read more...] about Black bookstores are flooded with orders for anti-racism titles
Fighting racism on wheels: skateboarding and racial justice
Skateboarding has a reputation of attracting irresponsible teens, but as the sport evolves, and even joins the Olympics, researchers and riders alike are drawing attention to the beneficial community-building power of the sport. As the country continues to reckon with the need to … [Read more...] about Fighting racism on wheels: skateboarding and racial justice
PayPal commits to invest $530 million to support minority-owned businesses
Along with elected officials, corporate leaders also have an important role to play when it comes to addressing racial inequality. Now, in the wake of worldwide protests against racial injustice, some of the world’s biggest corporate players are stepping in to support action … [Read more...] about PayPal commits to invest $530 million to support minority-owned businesses
You can help Black Lives Matter by watching these videos on YouTube
For those who want to support the ongoing movement against racial injustice but are unable to donate money, YouTubers are creating monetized videos that allow you to support Black Lives Matter just by streaming with your adblocker off. Zoe Amira, a beauty YouTuber currently … [Read more...] about You can help Black Lives Matter by watching these videos on YouTube