Rayna Rayford
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Two Lawsuits Filed Against Houston’s The Post Oak Hotel Assert Black Patrons Were Discriminated Against
In the span of two weeks, The Post Oak Hotel, located in the Uptown area of Houston, has been hit with two discrimination lawsuits. “Although...
Superfog Descended Over New Orleans, Causing 158-Car Pile-Up On Interstate 55
On Monday, a “superfog” caused multiple car crashes on Interstate 55, which is located near the city of New Orleans, LA. “At least seven people...
New Book Tells Us How We Can End Racism In One Generation
Imagine: “It’s the year 2050…and racism has ended,” and so posits the newly published book How We Ended Racism: Realizing a New Possibility in One...
The Yurchenko Double Pike Has Been Renamed After Gymnast Simone Biles
Simone Biles is continuing to dominate in gymnastics, cementing her status as the GOAT. This weekend, she enthralled the crowd, landing her Yurchenko double pike...
Nelson Mandela’s Granddaughter Zoleka Mandela Dies Of Cancer At 43
On Monday evening, Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka Mandela died of cancer in South Africa, surrounded by her family and friends. It was the day before...
Sha’Carri Richardson Wins Another Race, Shines Bright At Diamond League
Sha’Carri Richardson won another race Wednesday, this time placing first in the 100m race at the Diamond League Meeting in Zurich. Richardson, who won with...
What Black People Can Do About The Attack On Affirmative Action
It almost feels like the Supreme Court has declared a war against Black women given some of their high-profile decisions against reproductive rights, student debt...
Remember These Black Dolls Before Issa Rae’s President Barbie?
Taking a walk down memory lane, I can remember walking around a store and not being able to find a Black doll that looked like...
“Our Pain Is Dismissed”— This New Documentary Explores The Gender Pain Gap Black Women Face
Black women are often treated with skepticism or apathy when they discuss their pain, and healthcare can be even more difficult for Black women with...