Visits: 61 In late May, as protests against police brutality began to seize American cities, videos of a Black man on horseback wearing a bulletproof vest spread widely on social media. In many of the posts, users suggested that he …
11 Things About Naomi Campbell
Visits: 26 There are so many Naomi Campbells, you never know which you will get. There is goddess Naomi, whose verified superpowers (ask any eyewitness) include an ability to part seas of people and alter the electrical charge in a …
These Girls Are Leading Black Lives Matter Protests
Visits: 48 Two days after George Floyd was killed by the police, Zee Thomas, 15, posted a tweet: “If my mom says yes I’m leading a Nashville protest.” Ms. Thomas had never been to a protest, let alone organized one. …
It’s Time to End Racism in the Fashion Industry. But How?
Visits: 41 On June 1, Tom Ford, the chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, sent a letter to the board about its meeting the next day. He wanted the board to address the Black Lives Matter protests …
Maurice Harris Is a Superstar
Visits: 35 Every few days, the florist Maurice Harris goes to his local Home Depot in Los Angeles to get supplies for renovation projects that rarely have anything to do with flowers. “I have a bachelor’s degree from YouTube University,” …
The Minnesota Freedom Fund Crisis: $30 Million and an Arbitration
Visits: 41 In the weeks following the killing of George Floyd, tens of millions of dollars have flowed into small nonprofit organizations in Minnesota. Now many donors would like to know how those funds will be distributed. The Minnesota Freedom …
The Dress Codes of the Uprising
Visits: 29 Amid all the marches and protests for social justice that took place over the weekend, as they have every day since George Floyd was killed while in police custody on May 25, two stood out: the thousands dressed …
BIPOC: What Does It Mean?
Visits: 22 Black Americans have been called by many names in the United States. African American, Negro, colored and the unutterable slur that rhymes with bigger. In recent weeks, as protests against police brutality and racism have flooded the streets …
Audrey Gelman, Co-Founder and C.E.O. of the Wing, Steps Down
Visits: 42 Civil rights movements were good for Audrey Gelman, a founder of the upscale women-only club and co-working space the Wing, until they weren’t. She adroitly navigated the cultural tide of feminism, female empowerment and the #MeToo movement, transforming …
CrossFit Gyms Meets Black Lives Matter
Visits: 65 ImageGreg Glassman, the founder of CrossFit, in 2015.Credit…Carlos Chavarría On Sunday, about 50 black owners of CrossFit affiliate studios joined a Zoom conference call with Greg Glassman, the chief executive of CrossFit. They represent a small percentage of …