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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...


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What Is Book Banning, and How Does It Affect Society?

The United States has a long history of book banning, and it’s not only picking up steam—it’s also becoming more...


20 Best Books by Native American Authors to Read Right Now

This diverse array of compelling reads will stick with you long after you've put the books back on your shelf.


The 20 Best LGBTQ Books, According to Queer Authors

We asked nine queer authors to share the best LGBTQ books they've ever read. Here are their top picks.

The 36 Best Books by Hispanic Authors You’ll Want to Read Right Now

From memoirs to Gothic horror novels, YA fiction to essay collections, these books by Hispanic authors feature fresh perspectives and...


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....

Meet Amanda Gorman: The History-Making Poet the World Is Still Talking About

The youngest-ever inaugural poet exploded onto the national stage when she spoke at President Joe Biden's inauguration. Here are some...


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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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13 of the Most Bizarre True Stories That Became Documentaries

Maybe delving into the weird will make your quarantine seem a little less so?


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25 Quarantine Quotes That Are Actually Pretty Funny

Have you finished the whole Netflix yet?


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The Best 14 Reads From the 2020 Quarantine Book Club

Social distancing? No problem! Dive into a virtual community of book lovers with these hot picks from the Quarantine Book...


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8 Geniuses Who Made History in Quarantine

These celebrated people emerged from plague, exile, months of bed rest, or wartime occupation with some seriously incredible work.


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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