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Political / Social
Trump’s deranged purge of American history is the story of white supremacy. By Michael Signorile / AlterNet Read more
Raised in Apartheid, Backed by ‘Privilege’: The Real Reason Elon Musk Hates DEI, According to His Dad. By Christian Boone / Atlanta Black Star Read more
Trump Administration Dropped Policy Prohibiting Contractors From Having Segregated Facilities. By Erica L. Green / NYT Read more
World News
“A tragedy for the world”: How the Trump-Musk takeover is sowing global chaos. By Paul Rosenberg / Salon Read more
Israel’s Renewed Assault on Gaza Is a Prelude to Mass Expulsion. Ben Reiff / The Nation Read more
What the Venezuelans Deported to El Salvador Experienced. By Philip Holsinger / Time Read more
Ethics / Morality / Religion
Is Our Political Identity Now Stronger Than Our Religious Identity? By Michael Steele / The Bulwark Podcast Watch and listen here
The far-right’s pretend fight against antisemitism is a perfect political strategy. By Rachel Shabi / The Guardian Read more
Historical / Cultural
Niagara Movement (1905-1909). By Stephanie Christensen / BlackPast.org Read more
When the KKK Came to D.C. By Van R. Newkirk II / The Atlantic Read more
Race-Friendly Places For Black Americans Looking To Relocate. By Bilal G. Morris / Newsone Read more
Sports
In sports, DEI is not a luxury item, but a necessity. By William C. Rhoden / Andscape Read more
Jackie Robinson Teaches Us to Never Back Down to Bigots. By Dave Zirin / The Nation Read more
George Foreman, Boxing Champion and Grilling Magnate, Dies at 76. By Victo Mather / NYT Read more
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