A CLEANER CLIMATE FIGHT
“I don’t want to be the only person alive on this planet, you feel me? I want my people to make it too.” Alexis cureton’s battle for climate justice.
This Black Family Ran a Thriving Beach Resort 100 Years Ago—They Want Their Land Back
Willa and Charles Bruce were among the first Black people to settle in Manhattan Beach, Calif., but the city shut down their resort in 1924. Now, the county is considering returning the land.
Show Me the Signs: A Benefit for African American Policy Forum
Artists from Cardi B to David Hockney show up in support of #SayHerName Mothers Network.
Yolanda Hoskey Talks Representation & Changing the Narrative
In an Interview with Grown, The ‘pretty and ghetto’ photographer discuses the importance of remaining unapologetic and how to remain grounded in your creation in the midst of absolute chaos that is the year 2020.
Megan Thee Stallion: Why I Speak Up for Black Women
I’m not afraid of criticism, and “Protect Black women” should not be controversial.
Seeing Black Futures
Black culture is flourishing. Jenna Wortham and Kimberly Drew want to preserve it. Here’s what that means.
Lina Iris Viktor: Dark Mark Has Substance
Writer Shaquille Heath marries her poetic prose with the divine work of artist Lina Iris Viktor.
Black Health Matters: Wealth Is Health
Justice happens when Black people reclaim the opportunities that have been taken away.
Should people of color get access to the Covid-19 vaccine before others?
“It’s so important that we get this right. We don’t have a history of doing this well.”
After The SHooting
A year in the life of Gwen Woods, mother of Mario Woods.
Kamala Harris Is Fueled By Optimism
The woman who could be vice president on the fight for justice and freedom she’s been waging since birth.
A Civil War Political Movement Reawakens—Complete With Capes
In 1860, the Wide Awakes mobilized against slavery and for Abraham Lincoln. A new collective is tapping into their spirit today.
“They didn’t see me as innocent”
Can you remember your first experience with the police? For these 9 Black and brown people, the encounters would shape their sense of safety forever.
4 Things You Should Know About The Movement For Black Lives' BREATHE Act
The bill, introduced by M4BL as well as U.S. Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib, is one to keep an eye on.
How a New Wave of Black Activists Changed the Conversation
George Floyd’s killing galvanized a nation. But small groups like the queer-led collective Black Visions are channeling that energy into a movement for political change.
Get To Know Maurice Harris, Hollywood's go-to florist
For ten years, Maurice Harris has been one of Hollywood's go-to florists, But in his Quibi series, the passion behind his artistry comes into full bloom.
Abby Adesanya Is Providing a New Space for Women Writers with Novella
There are only three rules: you must write, you must be willing to share, and you must be curious.
On Witness And Respair: A Personal Tragedy Followed By Pandemic
Novelist Jesmyn Ward exposes her shattered heart in this essay for Vanity Fair.
Morgan DeBaun: Betting on Black Media
Founder of Blavity, Morgan DeBaun, talks to Crwn Mag about her entrepreneurial journey starting businesses and raising capital, creating the Blavity, Inc, empire and the challenges of being a Black woman at the heart of money and power.
The Life Breonna Taylor lived, in the words of her mother
In a series of interviews, Ta-Nehisi Coates spoke to Tamika Palmer to paint a picture of a full, loving life taken too soon.
10 Sustainable Brands By Women of Color You Need To Know
GROW/N brings us this indispensable list of beauty and fashion brands headed up by women of color.
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THE BLACK TRUTH PROJECT.
From rich personal histories to pivotal experiences with racism to unbridled moments of joy, the Black Truth Project is a powerful call to continued allyship for non-Black people, and a way for Black people to see and celebrate themselves.
Patronage, Access, Race and ART
How one S.F. institution is trying to overcome ‘museums so white’ paralysis
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