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Democratic Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez is used to being called out for her rhetoric and progressive stance by Republicans, especially on social media, but she likely wasn’t expecting the verbal abuse she received from her conservative colleague on the steps of the United States Capitol on Monday (July 20). According to …

Photo: Nam Y. Huh (AP) Throughout his presidency, White House occupant Donald Trump has had an obsession with Chicago. Trump frequently pointed to Chicago’s crime rates throughout his presidency, but declined to make a presidential visit to the Windy City until 2019, when he met with Chicago police and railed …

Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. GETTY / THE ATLANTIC As America continues to reckon with systemic racism, anti-racist reading lists are …

The coronavirus is devastating Georgia while Governor Brian Kemp is suing Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms over face masks. Now, all four HBCUs in Atlanta will have no in-person classes due to the deadly respiratory disease. According to WSB-TV, the presidents of Morehouse College, Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University …

Share0 Image via @ninjayla/Instagram Netflix recently announced that they would be hosting a gaming tournament for the new film, The Old Guard, to celebrate its release. According to Engadget, the streaming giant hosted the competition July 17 – 19, offering lifetime subscriptions to the platform to the winner. Content creator …

Photo: Bryan Bedder (Getty Images) Have you ever just been sitting around and thought to yourself, “Self, there were several music groups—both in hip-hop and R&B—that went by a three-letter acronym. Somebody should rank them.”? No? Just me. I’m self. Hello. That’s exactly what happened to me yesterday. I was …

As the U.S. once again wrestles—or attempts to avoid wrestling—with a legacy of racism and systematic discrimination, it’s instructive to reflect on this unique world, and the circumstances in which those who have been marginalized both feel truly American and best represent America. What can we learn from their experiences, …

Employees working at Whole Foods in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and two other states have reportedly filed a class action discrimination lawsuit against the grocery chain for disciplining workers who wore Black Lives Matter masks during their shift. According to NBC Chicago, the suit was filed in U.S. District Court in …

Share0 Image via Bifties With new conversations around race resulting from the protests over racial injustice and police brutality, there have been more and more calls to support Black-owned businesses and bring more awareness to Black entrepreneurs. Inspired by the change, one Black woman decided to create unique way to …

Photo: Isaac Brekken (Getty Images) You know why Trump supporters refuse to admit that y’all’s president is racist? Because they are him and he is them. On every issue—whether it be abortion rights, gun rights, LGBT rights, religious rights, racist monuments or Black Lives to Matter—the conservative narrative will certainly …