Efforts to teach the histories are gaining momentum even as some states try to limit how racism is discussed in schools. By Mike Ives June 29, 2021 The Elaine massacre of 1919 is believed
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Texas policy group shares—then deletes—ridiculous list of critical race theory ‘buzzwords’
Annie Reneau 06.30.21 This morning, the Texas Public Policy Foundation shared—then deleted—a graphic with a list of terms they claim are indicative of critical race theory (CRT) being taug
LinkedIn breach reportedly exposes data of 92% of users, including inferred salaries
Ben Lovejoy – Jun. 29th 2021 4:11 am PT A second massive LinkedIn breach reportedly exposes the data of 700M users, which is more than 92% of the total 756M users. The da
How To Protect Yourself in Hot Weather
Read ways to prevent heat-related deaths HERE. Check the back seat of your car every time you get out, especially if you have children. To protect my dog, I do the following: Leave her at home w
How to Release a Stuck Cake from a Pan
By Kelly Vaughan May 04, 2021 In order to prevent a cake from sticking to a pan, start by properly and thoroughly greasing the cake pan. “Grease and line your pans—this is your insura
When Is It Better to Restart vs. Shut Down Your Computer?
Leah Campbell Updated: Mar. 23, 2020 Anh Trinh is the managing editor at Geek with Laptop, a site that helps readers gain knowledge around all kinds of tech subjects. She explains that sh
AT&T donated more than $1.1 million to anti-LGBTQ lawmakers
This Pride Month, as it always has, AT&T changed its corporate logo to a rainbow, issued statements for equality, and tweeted out support for LGBTQ youth — all for a month-long marketing camp
Slideshow: Best Diet Tips Ever — 22 Ways to Stay on Track
I’m diabetic, and many of my friends and family members are too. Here’s some good advice (I know that advice is worth what you pay for it but this advice is golden.) Drink plenty of water or ot
15 Work-From-Home Jobs That Don’t Require a College Degree
by Kenneth Terrell, AARP, June 16, 2021 With more than 22 million people unemployed during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, job losses over the past year have been widespread. But not a
11 Things You Shouldn’t Keep in Your Glove Compartment
Jen McCaffery Updated: Jun. 18, 2021 You might think your glove compartment is the perfect place to keep essentials like your owner’s manual, insurance card, and garage door opener. But the
6 Historically Black Beaches to Visit This Season
By Donna Torrence June 11, 2021 Bruce’s Beach, Manhattan Beach, California [A California city took a beach property from a Black family 100 years ago. Now, it may be returned to th
Watch a Never-Before-Aired James Baldwin Interview From 1979
Buried by ABC at the time, the segment reveals a unique glimpse into Baldwin’s private life—as well as his resounding criticism about white fragility, as blisteringly relevant today as it was i
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Want to learn more about African-American history? Think you know a lot and want to fill in some gaps? Need something to back up your wolf tickets at the barbershop? Here are some resources to help
Sugar by Any Other Name: Hidden in Plain Sight
We tend to think that added sugar is mainly found in desserts like cookies and cakes, but it’s also found in many savory foods, such as bread and pasta sauce. And some
Why Doctors Still Struggle to Detect Skin Cancer in Black People
By Daniela Morosini SWELLNESS JUNE 11, 2021 Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. and worldwide, and it’s only becoming more so. The Skin Cancer Foundation estimates th