Equality
Women have been mapping the world for centuries – and now they’re speaking up for the people left out of those maps
Women have been mapping the world for centuries – and now they’re speaking up for the people left out of those maps Women have been mapping the world for centuries, but their contributions to cartography have long been overlooked. Despite this, women have played a significant role in shaping our understanding of the world and […]
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Historically Black colleges and universities do more than offer Black youths a pathway to opportunity and success – I teach criminology, and my research suggests another benefit
Historically Black colleges and universities do more than offer Black youths a pathway to opportunity and success – I teach criminology, and my research suggests another benefit Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) offer a pathway to higher education that can help young people, especially Black people, avoid the criminal justice system by providing access […]
📚 Education
Police-related stress tied to health risk for Black women
Police-related stress tied to health risk for Black women A new study found that police-related stress is associated with physical markers of cardiovascular health risk in Black women in the US, particularly those concerned about their children’s interactions with police. The study, which recruited 422 Black women aged 30-46, used ultrasound technology to measure carotid […]
🏥 Health
Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income
Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income Martin Luther King Jr. was an early advocate for universal basic income (UBI) as a way to address economic inequality and poverty, particularly among African Americans. A recent study found that white Americans with lower incomes are more likely to […]
🏛️ Politics
12 ways the Trump administration dismantled civil rights law and the foundations of inclusive democracy in its first year
12 ways the Trump administration dismantled civil rights law and the foundations of inclusive democracy in its first year The Trump administration has taken a series of connected actions to weaken federal civil rights law and dismantle inclusive democracy in its first year, including shutting down or sharply cutting funding for programs aimed at reducing […]
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Tennis is set for a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ sequel – with no movement behind it
Tennis is set for a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ sequel – with no movement behind it Tennis’ upcoming “Battle of the Sexes” event between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that it may not be a meaningful representation of equality in sports. The event has been criticized for its modified […]
⚽ Sports
From ‘mail-order brides’ to ‘passport bros,’ the international dating industry often sells traditional gender roles
From ‘mail-order brides’ to ‘passport bros,’ the international dating industry often sells traditional gender roles The international dating industry has evolved from selling traditional gender roles, with “mail-order brides” to “passport bros,” reflecting changing attitudes towards love, intimacy, and global mobility. The modern international matchmaking industry emerged in the 1970s, catering to American men seeking […]
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More than 40 years after police killed Eleanor Bumpurs in her Bronx apartment, people still #sayhername
More than 40 years after police killed Eleanor Bumpurs in her Bronx apartment, people still #sayhername Eleanor Bumpurs, a 66-year-old Black woman with mental health problems, was killed by police in her Bronx apartment on October 29, 1984, sparking widespread outrage and calls for reform. The incident highlighted the need for better training on how […]
🏛️ Politics
The disgraceful history of erasing Black cemeteries in the United States
The disgraceful history of erasing Black cemeteries in the United States The Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground in Richmond, Virginia, holds the remains of over 22,000 enslaved and free people of color, established in 1816. The cemetery has faced deliberate acts of violence, including grave robbing, construction projects, and destruction by city officials, who formally […]
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Rethinking polygamy – new research upends conventional thinking about the advantages of monogamous marriage
Rethinking polygamy – new research upends conventional thinking about the advantages of monogamous marriage Contrary to conventional thinking, new research suggests that polygamy may not be as harmful as previously believed. A recent study found that polygyny does not lock large numbers of men out of marriage, and in some contexts, men are actually more […]
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