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Misogynoir, a specific form of misogyny directed toward Black women, is an amalgam of anti-Black racism and sexism so insidious in its spread that many people can’t even distinguish its presence. Misogynoir can look like a lot of things. It has a chameleon-like quality in that it to blends into everyday situations and unprecedented events […]
Once you’re in the NBA playoffs, it becomes anyone’s game. Any team has a chance to win a title, and it’s that hope that Golden State’s Draymond Green plays with. The fervor that the former defensive player of the year plays with is with that possibility in mind. I have great respect for that in
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Jimmy Butler has excelled since being traded to the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors seem to be looking good, and clearly, the former all-star was the missing piece. I have no problem admitting that I was wrong on this one. I didn’t suppose that Butler would have such an immediate impact on a team. I
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In the face of federal funding threats and policy shifts by the Trump Administration, the Our HBCUs Matter Foundation, led by Founder and CEO Brandon Graham, has launched the HBCU Funding Matters campaign. The campaign is focused on securing funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) while also preventing future funding freezes or cuts and raising
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By Denim Fisher While President Donald Trump continues rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion policies meant to expand opportunities for underrepresented groups, a campus group at Spelman College is pressing forward with its mission to confront systemic racism and foster meaningful dialogue and healing on campus. Indeed, in a moment when DEI initiatives are increasingly
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By Katherine Wang and Riya Abiram Black women continue to persevere and find success despite persistently being overlooked and facing barriers. For many Black American women, racialized stereotypes pose persistent social threats, reinforced by the media, institutions and daily interactions. Caroline Streeter, an associate professor of English and African American studies, said Black women continue to demonstrate resilience against the
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Unrivaled, the off-season, pick-up basketball league that features WNBA players, has a lot of tricks up its sleeve. Currently in its inaugural season, Unrivaled has been turning heads with its competitive brand of three-on-three full-court basketball. But that’s not all. A couple of weeks ago, this brand-new league unveiled a one-on-one tournament. That’s right, these
Could The ‘Unrivaled’ 1v1 Tournament Influence The NBA? Read More »
Y’all. We’ve lost the plot. For real, for real. After an absolutely stellar season of television last season, no matter how you felt about The Challenge vets CT Tamburello and Trishelle Cannatella winning, The Traitors was undeniably top-tier reality competition television. Season 3 of the Peacock series has a lot to live up to. And
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When you’re a great player, legacy is something spectators will always keep top of mind. Kevin Durant is unequivocally a great player. And there is potentially no one in the NBA’s history who can score in the ways that he can. He is absolutely a one-of-one. So without a doubt, it’s for that reason that
Has Becoming An NBA Journeyman Hurt Kevin Durant’s Career? Read More »
Claressa Shields is the undisputed world heavyweight champion of women’s boxing. The self-proclaimed “Greatest Woman Of All-Time” has backed up her moniker without zero doubt. I first learned of Shields because of a verbal back-and-forth that came about with boxing legend Laila Ali back in 2012. The ever-so-confident Laila Ali seemed reluctant to concede the
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