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New York City gears up for Christmas despite new variant fears
With the holiday season already in full swing, city officials anticipate many tourists will be visiting the city, despite Covid’s new variant, Omicron.
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A deadly year for trans people
Black trans women and trans women of color have been especially vulnerable.
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Rats are thriving in New York City
New York also ranked as the third rattiest city in America for a second year in a row after Chicago and Los Angeles.
Special Report: Reporting Black America
Black photographer’s work reveals the power and beauty of Blackness
His models hold their heads high, often looking down the barrel of the lens, their faces stoic, powerful.
Special Report: Reporting Black America
For young Indo-Caribbean adults, culture is complex and a source of pride
Ambivalence to Indo-Caribbean culture is reflected in systems of racial identification, as seen on the census or official U.S. documents, that have historically reduced racial and ethnic identities to a matter of boxes and labels.
Special Report: Reporting Black America
Challenges persist for Black women who seek degrees in STEM
Only 2 percent of practicing scientists and engineers in the U.S. are Black women.
Special Report: Reporting Black America
Black bookstore owner say last year’s surging sales was part of anti-racism movement
Many who got caught up in the Black Lives Movement during summer 2020, bought one or two books from Black-owned bookstores, and then never went back.
Special Report: Reporting Black America
Choosing natural hair for children
Natural hair also has implications of African heritage and can play a major role in building the child’s pride in their origin and to foster a sense of belonging.
Special Report: Reporting Black America
A Black artist refuses labels
She’s tired of identity only being significant when the artist is a person of color.
Special Report: Reporting Black America
Some Black Parents are Choosing Afrocentric Preschools for their Children
I"’d love to see what this new generation of super confident Black kids from Afrocentric preschools is going to look like when they grow up.”