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Stormzy's #Merky Books challenges representation in children’s books with 'Superheroes'
Featuring over 50 iconic British people from underrepresented communities.
35 LGBTQ people present 'a guidebook for the next 10 years of activism'
"By spotlighting stories of what different queer people all around the world are experiencing we can start to get a picture of what needs to change."
Former NRA president tricked into giving 'graduation' speech for young victims of gun violence
The empty chairs represent kids who would have graduated high school in 2021 had they not been killed with guns.
By Amanda Yeo
6 maps that show how far we still have to go for LGBTQ equality
There's still more to fight for.
Why Pride organizers are banning cops
More organizers are banning police at Pride events than ever before, but it's been a contentious move.
By Mark Van Streefkerk
Google Doodle commemorates Juneteenth with illustrations of Black joy
The artist was inspired by images of the first Juneteenth celebration in 1866.
4 things you need to know about Juneteenth, a new federal holiday
Juneteenth is American history, not just Black history.
By Yolande Clark-Jackson
Juneteenth is now an official federal holiday
On its 156th anniversary, Juneteenth became a federal holiday.
The plates and bowls designed to stimulate your taste buds
Enjoying food is not all about taste.
By Emmett Smith
Educators rally to #TeachTruth as the GOP tries to silence lessons on U.S. oppression
Teachers are refusing to let laws force them to lie to their students.
Darnella Frazier, the teen who filmed George Floyd's murder, won a Pulitzer Citation
The rare award comes with a monetary prize and places Frazier in history alongside Duke Ellington and Alex Haley.
By Alexis Nedd
Don't let body shame keep you from celebrating Pride
No matter who you are or how you celebrate, Pride is for every body.
New York Senate passes bill that could force Apple to loosen its grip on device repairs
The right to repair is becoming a codified reality.
By Rachel Kraus
A Texas bakery sparked backlash for making Pride cookies, so the internet showed up to support
Confections lost customers for wishing the LGBTQ community a happy Pride, but also gained a bunch of new ones.
By Morgan Sung
How Black Lives Matter could change Pride for the better
There is no gay liberation without Black liberation.
COVID Discord group helps Indians find oxygen, answers, and community
During India's deadly second COVID wave, as resources dwindled and misinformation flourished, a 12,000-person strong Discord group has provided support.
Watch: Teen scraps graduation speech to call out 'dehumanizing' abortion law
When you're offered a big platform, use it.
Tulsa Race Massacre: 5 free online resources to learn about the tragedy
Learn about the community that once anchored a vibrant Black business district before a white mob destroyed it all 100 years ago.
How to respectfully observe Memorial Day online, from a veteran who knows
"Let people grieve because that's what Memorial Day is for, grieving and remembering."
Shoes force us to confront the legacy of abuse of Native Americans
This is worth everyone's attention.
Emotional photos capture the celebration of George Floyd's life
One year after his murder, George Floyd's death remains a galvanizing memory for calls to end police brutality and systemic racism.
Google employees demand Palestine support in letter to CEO
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict reaches Silicon Valley.
By Jess Joho
How shady companies got millions of names for fake anti-net neutrality comments
The FCC wanted the public's input. What it got was the names of random people who had never heard of the issue.
By Rachel Kraus
Universal basic income vs. guaranteed minimum income: What's the difference?
It could be the difference between getting more stimmies or...not.
