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'Why Willie Mae Thornton Matters' explores the legacy of the Black musician who made 'Hound Dog' a hit
A new biography captures “Big Mama” Thornton's unapologetic life and the ways it transcended genres and gender norms beyond her bluesy hit song and the “Elvis moment.”
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The woman who would be the Cherokee voice in Congress
For generations, the federal government has shaped the lives of Cherokee people. Kim Teehee wants to use the long-promised place in Congress to repair the harm.
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Olympian sprinter Tori Bowie’s surprising death illustrates the lack of support for Black maternal health, advocates say
Her death has amplified calls for institutional support for Black women and meaningful policy change to save more lives.
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The 19th’s fellows reflect on the meaning of freedom in honor of Juneteenth
The federal holiday is a call to action, a source of pride and a reason for hope, our fellows write.
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What a teacher’s little red book taught the world about the Tulsa massacre
Mary E. Jones Parrish’s 1923 book, “Events of the Tulsa Disaster,” continues to educate as a result of her great-granddaughter’s efforts to further her legacy.
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Brittney Griner’s experience spotlights the impact of inequality at work
The WNBA star is a queer Black woman — and her experience reminds us of the gulfs that remain in how workers are treated.
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Women of every race and ethnicity broke representation records in statehouses after the 2022 midterms
Women still lag in representation in elected office, but a number of new highs were hit, according to data compiled by the Center for American Women and Politics.
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In Texas, Mexican graduation stoles sparked a dress code controversy
What a Houston-area school district calls a mistake points at deeper problems related to dress codes and what advocates say amounts to systemic racism.
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The burning of Tulsa’s Black Wall Street was a defining moment in U.S. history — but its story didn’t end there
In his new book, ‘Built From the Fire,’ journalist and author Victor Luckerson examines the legacy of the Greenwood district, "the neighborhood that refused to be erased."
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How Black autistic women and girls are excluded from conversations on resources and research
Advocates say data is playing catch-up to their lived experiences with gender and racial bias, often leaving them with missed diagnoses and minimal support.