Our Hearts are in Charleston
It’s important to recognize that this was an act of racial terrorism, and tragically it did not occur in isolation.
Category: Promoting Diversity & Ending Racism
Why “Orange is the New Black” is revolutionizing TV
Season 3 of Orange is the New Black is here, and I’m pumped. With its great writing and powerful storylines (that explore race, class, and sexuality), OITNB is a groundbreaking addition to TV. In a world where representation of women (and other gender minorities) is scarce, often clichéd and highly sexualized, OITNB depicts a haven Read more …
Girls’ of Color Educational Needs Are Equally Critical to those of Boys of Color
NOW and DC NOW oppose plans for boys-only high school and say that girls of color should not be excluded.
NOW Demands Answers and Action in McKinney, Texas
We can only look with revulsion on the images from McKinney, Texas, of a white police officer pushing a 14-year old Black girl in a bathing suit face-down on the ground and placing a knee on her back. Today, we are shocked, angered, and deeply worried for the well being of this young woman. Tomorrow, we need answers, and action.
On Baltimore
I haven’t talked about Baltimore very much. Honestly, I haven’t really even thought about it much, because thinking about it makes me so angry and frustrated and I’m tired of feeling that way. But it doesn’t go away just because I try not to think about it, so I’m going to write a little bit Read more …