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Racial Justice
Black Lives Matter / Black Life Matters: A Conversation with Patrisse Cullors and Darnell L. Moore
In January 2015, The Feminist Wire and the University of Arizona will co-host the Black Life Matters conference in Tucson, Arizona.
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Free Marissa and All Black People
“Marissa's un-freedom cages me. Who will keep our sisters if not us?”
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Tough Lessons for Rahm
Over the past decade, the number of black educators in Chicago Public Schools dropped precipitously.
A Day With Jesse Jackson and a Look at the Failures of American Capitalism
Jesse Jackson is still pushing to level the playing field and create a society of equal opportunity for all Americans.
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A Plea for Reconciliation and Healing of the Nation
We have all participated in or observed and allowed institutions and other individuals to perpetuate racism in this nation.
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How We’re Failing Black Girls
Many African American women agree on the urgent need to provide mentoring, leadership, and community development programs for black girls. Unfortunately there are limited resources and limited will to …
Reflections on the 2014 Midterm Elections
This is not a one-election movement.
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Vonderrit Myers “Shot in Back”: Slave Patrol Officials Continue Disinformation Campaign
For this slave patroller, African boys running down a street automatically indicate suspicious and criminal behavior.
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Policing the Blacks: Ferguson and Past Histories
Like Mr. Scott, the protestors in Ferguson are asking for inclusion and the humanity of all to be respected.
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Suit Against Kern County Schools Alleges Disproportionate Discipline for Students of Color
Action follows stories highlighting harsh punishments for blacks, Hispanics.