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Racist Violence Results When Politicians Fan the Flames of Bigotry

The harm caused by the racially motivated attacks at the Dollar General in Jacksonville, FL, on Saturday, August 26, 2023, extends beyond the immediate victims, creating a ripple effect of fear and trauma throughout the Black community. These attacks, rooted in the toxic soil of white supremacy, have instilled a pervasive sense of insecurity, undermining people’s freedom to live without…

We Are Not Colorblind

This country has never had equitable and inclusive structures, and colorblindness has never been a thing. The national identity built into our structures, laws, practices, and lived experiences is white supremacist. Race and skin color have always had consequences in this country. Affirmative action was introduced because racist systems and discriminatory practices had for centuries denied Black people and people…

The Fight Against Fearless Fund is a Fight Against Black Economic Advancement

Edward Blum, the conservative lawyer who led the fight to overturn affirmative action, has a new target in his quest to dismantle civil rights advancements: The Fearless Fund, a venture capitalist (VC) fund dedicated to leveling the playing field for Black women and women of color.  Blum’s organization, American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), filed a lawsuit against The Fearless…