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Holiday Gift Guide: Give the Gift of Self-Care With These Black-Owned Spa Day Products
Check people off your gift list and put your money where it will do the most good by choosing black-owned products to give out this holiday season. This Self-Care Holiday Gift Guide will make everyone in your life feel pampered and loved.
Langston Hughes’s “Not Without Laughter” Is a Timeless Narrative of Black America in Vibrant Prose You Can Feel
Langston Hughes’s “Not Without Laughter” applies the renowned Harlem Renaissance poet’s energetic style to a powerful coming of age story set in the Jim Crow era.
Occupy Wall Street Swept the Globe 10 Years Ago. Here’s How It Changed America
September 17th marks the 10 year anniversary of Occupy Wall Street, the movement that swept the globe and made socialism cool again.
Do You Have Nature Deficit Disorder? Here’s How to Treat It
Nature deficit disorder is linked to major public health issues and the climate crisis. Here’s how to get more nature in your life.
The Complete Stories by Zora Neale Hurston Is a Tender Yet Acerbic Portrait of America
The author showcases her innovation and flexibility with form and voice in The Complete Stories by Zora Neale Hurston.
‘The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol’ Is a Motley Landscape of the Author’s Brilliant Narrative Experiments
The Russian author is a master of experimentation and wit. The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol give you a full survey of his range and talent in storytelling.
Omotoso’s ‘The Woman Next Door’ Gives Us the Crotchety 80-Year-Old Heroine We Didn’t Know We Needed
Yewande Omotoso’s The Woman Next Door is equal parts bitter and tender as it explores the possibility of human relationships in the aftermath of South Africa’s apartheid.
The Supreme Court’s Role in Shaping the Relationship between Church and State
We revere Supreme Court as the protector of our Constitution. This case study of how the Court thoroughly bungled the concept of Church/State separation calls that reputation into question.
10 Things to Do in New Orleans (That Aren’t Mardi Gras)
Escape the crowds by visiting New Orleans in the off-season (if there is such a thing). Here are 10 things to do in New Orleans after Mardi Gras ends.
Minnesota Governor Ignores Line 3 Pipeline Water Permit Violations Amid Severe Drought and Looming Wildfires
Minnesota is in a severe drought, with wildfires at its border. But the governor is allowing Enbridge to use billions of gallons of water to construct controversial Line 3 pipeline.
Rep. Bush’s “Unhoused Bill of Rights” Calls for Low-Income Apartments, More Support to Address Nationwide Unhoused Crisis
Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush introduced a resolution this July to address the unhoused crisis by building more low-income apartments and expanding assistance programs.
Plummeting Uber Rates and Skyrocketing Commissions Trigger Nationwide Rideshare Driver Strike
Lyft and Uber rates paid to drivers were cut in half while fares charged to passengers doubled. Rideshare drivers across the country staged a strike in response.
Environmental Activist Imprisoned, Ordered to Pay $3 Million to Oil Company Behind DAPL
Jessica Reznicek was sentenced to 8 years in prison for sabotaging the Dakota Access Pipeline. Meanwhile, the company behind DAPL continues to leak oil and damage the environment.
Biden’s ICE Director Nominee Is Touted as a Reformer but Can an Agency That Cages Children Be Reformed?
Ed Gonzalez, Biden’s ICE director nominee, has a track record of reform. But is a progressive head enough to fix an agency as broken as ICE?
Rising Tide of Anti-LGBT+ Hate Makes Europe a Key Battleground for the Future of Human Rights
Anti-LGBT+ hate sweeps Europe while protections for this vulnerable community weaken. The dual trends are making life as an LGBT+ person in Europe increasingly dangerous.
Tarot Reading as Self Care: How to Use Tarot Cards for Self Discovery
Whether they believe it’s spirits guiding them or just their own self-knowledge at work, tons of folks are successfully using tarot cards for self discovery and self care.
Top 8 Things to Do In Krakow: The City of Pigeons, Dragons, and Spirits
The former capital of Poland, Krakow is an exciting city with a rich and distinct cultural life that everybody should experience. Here are 8 things to do in Krakow on your next trip.
6 Pre-War Slave Narratives to Read in Honor of Juneteenth
Celebrate the first federally recognized Juneteenth by educating yourself on the history of slavery and emancipation. These 6 slave narratives are a great place to start.
Top 10 Things to Do In Sarajevo: The City of Creativity
Sarajevo survived centuries of occupation but the city today tells a story, not of defeat, but creativity and strength. Here are 10 things to do in Sarajevo on your next visit.
The Keystone XL Pipeline Was Defeated But The Fight Isn’t Over Yet
Keystone XL was finally stopped but 2.5 million miles of pipeline still threaten communities across the U.S. Here’s why the fight to stop the pipelines matters & what you can do.
New York City’s Next Mayor Will Be Chosen by Ranked Choice Voting: Here’s What That Means for New Yorkers
New York will try ranked choice voting for the first time in the June 22nd mayoral primary. Here’s how the new voting system works and why it matters.
Where The Dead Go When They Die: 5 Visions of the Afterlife from Around the World
Where the dead go when they die is a mystery humans have been trying to solve for at least 230,000 years. Here are five theories of the afterlife from around the world.
Dorothy Arzner: Her Films Before and After the Hay’s Codes
Dorothy Arzner was one of the most influential women in early Hollywood. Here are two reviews of films she worked on with strong, feminist themes.