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15 Podcasts from LGBTQ+ Creators to Add to Your List

Covering everything from history and politics to pop culture, LGBTQ podcasts are as diverse as the queer community.

15 Asian American and Pacific Islander Podcasts You Need to Listen To

From comedy to cooking, these Asian American and Pacific Islander podcasts give voice to authentic stories that go beyond the...


20 Podcasts About Race You Need to Hear

Learning about race relations in America has to be a deliberate choice, and the responsibility falls on all of us....


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30 Powerful Quotes That Speak Volumes in the Fight Against Racism

These quotes ring true in the fight against racism now more than ever before.


19 Black Poets Whose Work Will Move and Inspire You

The words of these Black poets cut to the core of the human experience and the realities of being Black...

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52 Best Books by Black Authors You’ll Want to Know About

On the hunt for recent reads by authors of color? These engaging and powerful books by Black authors will stay...


8 Children’s Nursery Rhymes That Are Actually Racist

Can a catchy little rhyme really be that problematic? Yes—and it’s one way racism was inextricably woven into American life....

10 Examples of Whitewashing You Never Thought About

What happens when White supremacy, culture, and storytelling collide? The big bang erases diversity from our history books, our entertainment,...


This Is What Whitewashing Really Means—and Why It’s a Problem

For decades, whitewashing has taken a diverse, multicultural world and tried to paint it one color. The picture has never...


10 Examples of Cultural Appropriation You Never Thought About

It’s not "just entertainment." Get ready to cringe at this unflinching look at some of your pop culture favorites.


11 Popular Songs You Didn’t Realize Are Actually Racist

You may have been singing along to them for years, but have you ever really thought about their lyrics? If...

75 Black-Owned Bookstores to Buy from Today—and Every Day

Shop for your next great read (in person or online) at Black-owned bookstores across the country


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20 Books About Racism Everyone Should Read

Most of us have only scratched the surface when it comes to understanding racism in America. These anti-racism books can...


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85 Powerful Black History Month Quotes That Will Inspire and Move You

Learning about Black History Month can be inspirational, and the quotes below are sure to move and motivate you