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  • A photo of adrienne maree brown in a pink tank-top that reads "Be Beautiful Everyday"

    This is How adrienne maree brown Held Change and Inspired a Generation of Movements

    The author and activist discusses the evolution of her career, the partnerships that inspire her work and writing from the edges of her life.
    Dani McClain Jun 29, 2021 4:00PM EDT
    Dominique Jackson. Black woman with hair in top bun wearing a red dress on red carpet

    Dominique Jackson Reflects on Her Path to Success

    From growing up in Trinidad and Tobago to learning to survive in NYC, Jackson discusses what it’s like to navigate life as a trans woman.
    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Mar 18, 2020 12:00PM EDT
    Two rows of four book covers including the collected schizophrenias, pleasure activism, how we fight white supremacy, halal if you hear me, thick, we live for the we, the good immigrant and our history is the future

    10 Books by Writers of Color That Embrace Self-Love, Resilience and Authenticity

    From poetry to memoir, self-help to commentary, let these spring reads enrich your mind and spirit.

    catherine lizette gonzalez Apr 5, 2019 7:00AM EDT
     A grid of summer books with titles like "sick," "if they come for us," "we built the wall," "assata taught me," and more

    The Must-Read Race and Culture Books of the Summer

    From memoirs to poetry to fiction, these titles will deepen your understanding of what’s going on, inspire activism and even entertain the kids.

    catherine lizette gonzalez Jun 29, 2018 1:10PM EDT

    How You Can Support Detained Immigrant Families

    From volunteering to organizing to donating, here are actionable steps you can take to support immigrants and asylum-seekers being prosecuted and detained by the United States government.

    catherine lizette gonzalez Jun 22, 2018 12:06PM EDT
    Four faith leaders holding papers standing in front of United Church of Christ.

    Faith Leaders Revive MLK's 'Poor People's Campaign' 50 Years Later

    Faith leaders around the country are recreating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s mass mobilization of working-class people.

    catherine lizette gonzalez Dec 4, 2017 3:07PM EST
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