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How to Talk to Your Kids About Race

There’s never been a better time to talk to your children about racism, the actions of the police, and what BLM is doing to effect lasting change

Every Plantation in the Country Should Be Turned Into a Slavery Museum

Today, they’re either tourist traps or the backdrop for weddings. But like Auschwitz and the sites of other concentration camps in Europe, they need to serve a much bigger purpose — making sure that America never forgets the horror of slavery.

Could This Be the End of ‘Interracial’ Porn?

AVN tried to sensationalize George Floyd’s past — and then reversed course by eliminating the deeply rooted stereotype in its awards category. It’s a long-awaited change, but is it enough?

My Pain Isn’t Just ‘Black’ — It’s American, Just Like Yours

If our fellow Americans saw us as Americans — as equals, and not as Black people first — they wouldn’t need to ask what we want. To quote James Baldwin: You know exactly what I want.