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America in 2017: An 8-Year-Old Hanged for His Skin Color – This Could Have Been My Son

May 30, 2025

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Get Pregnant Fast This week, an 8-year-old biracial boy in Claremont, New Hampshire, was subjected to a horrific act: he was hanged by a group of white teenagers. In America. In 2017. Fortunately, he survived. Thank goodness. As a mother of a biracial son, this incident has shaken me to my very core. That innocent…

Fellow White Americans: It’s Time to Listen to POC, Even When It’s Uncomfortable

Feb 19, 2025

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Get Pregnant Fast Greetings, fellow white Americans: Let’s dive deep into the topic of racism. It’s essential that we engage in meaningful discussions, especially by including voices from people of color (POC), as they have borne the brunt of racism in our nation for generations. As we embark on this journey, there are important factors…

Baltimore’s Bold Move: The Overnight Removal of Confederate Statues

Jan 30, 2025

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Get Pregnant Fast In a decisive act of leadership, Baltimore Mayor Jenna Lee took swift action to remove four Confederate statues from the city, just hours after white supremacist violence erupted in Charlottesville, Virginia. The weekend’s events underscored the urgent need to confront hate and racism in all its forms, making the removal of these…

High School Students Protest Teacher’s Offensive Remarks on Language

Jan 3, 2025

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Get Pregnant Fast In a recent incident at a New Jersey high school, a teacher’s discriminatory comments sparked a powerful protest among students. An English teacher at Cliffside Park High School admonished her Spanish-speaking students to “speak American,” a moment captured on video that quickly gained traction online. The students, rightfully offended, organized a walkout…

Viral Incident: Woman’s Disturbing Anti-Muslim Rant at Trader Joe’s

Nov 25, 2024

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Get Pregnant Fast In an alarming display of bigotry, a recent incident at a Trader Joe’s in Reston, Virginia, has sparked outrage online after a Muslim woman recorded a confrontational encounter with another shopper. The video, which has garnered nearly 4 million views, captures a moment that highlights the ongoing issues of racism and intolerance…

Racist Mother Demands White Doctor in Viral Incident

Nov 19, 2024

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Get Pregnant Fast In a disturbing viral video, a mother in Canada has sparked outrage by insisting that her son be treated by a white doctor at a Toronto walk-in clinic. This incident serves as a painful reminder that racism still exists in public spaces, as individuals continue to express such hateful views without fear…

Yes, I Am Indeed an Angry Black Woman — Here’s My Story

Jul 23, 2024

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Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast When I was just five years old, a classmate in kindergarten told me I could not be the princess in our game because black girls didn’t fit that role. Fast forward to third grade, and a teacher acted surprised by how “articulate” I was. In fourth grade, I learned my crush…

School District Removes ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ for Causing Discomfort

Mar 26, 2024

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Get Pregnant Fast In a puzzling move reminiscent of less enlightened times, a school district has decided to ban the iconic novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. The reasoning behind this decision? It makes certain individuals “uncomfortable.” Ironically, that is precisely the purpose of literature—particularly one that tackles the heavy themes of racism…

Company’s Pop-up Ad Takes a Bold Stand Against Racism

Aug 23, 2023

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Get Pregnant Fast In a world increasingly divided by hate, a Chicago-based florist is making headlines for its resolute stance against racism and neo-Nazism. Following the tragic events of the Charlottesville rally, Flowers For Joy has implemented a bold pop-up on its website that leaves no room for ambiguity. The message is clear: if you…

Stop Telling Parents of Black Children That Racism Is a Myth

Aug 13, 2023

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Get Pregnant Fast In a recent bold move, Proctor and Gamble released a powerful advertisement that has sparked both acclaim and controversy. The two-minute spot, titled “The Talk,” features black parents from various eras guiding their children through the harsh realities of racism they may face. This compelling ad has garnered nearly a million views…

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