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Inside Job: Rosa Brooks Wanted To Shed Light On Problems In Policing—So She Became A Cop
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(Books)
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... ofthem well is pretty much impossible.”
Brooks left the force in 2020, in part because she didn’t want to keep ushering vulnerable people into “the ravenous maw of the criminal justice system.” She ...
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Created on 21 September 2021
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Kara Walker Helped Define An Entire Generation Of Black Creators—Now, Her Artwork Is On Full Display For The First Time
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(Arts)
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As controversial as she is celebrated, Kara Walker is a prolific artist who helped define an entire generation of Black creators. Now, her collected works on paper from 1992 through 2020 have been gathered ...
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Created on 26 May 2021
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Journalist Brooke Baldwin Leaves CNN Better Than She Found It
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(Feminism)
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... of 31.”
The news of Baldwin’s departure came after her two-hour hosting slot was cut down to one hour and she was notably absent from some of the 2020 election coverage, which she noted was “not ...
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Created on 20 April 2021
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Nina Parker Becomes The First Black Woman To Launch A Plus Size Clothing Line With Retail Giant Macy'
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(Style)
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Many plus size women and femmes can surely relate to the disenchanting experience of in-store clothes shopping. The non-inclusive sizing and lackluster selection almost never yield that cute cocktail ...
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Created on 20 April 2021
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10 Timely, Empowering Books to Read During Women's History Mont
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(Books)
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... United States by Daina Ramey Berry and Kali Nicole Gross (2020)
The NAACP is set to host the 52nd Image Awards this month, and Daina Ramey Berry and Kali Nicole Gross’ 2020 book, A Black Women’s History ...
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Created on 08 March 2021
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Amy Poehler’s "Moxie" Is the BUSTiest Film of the Season—or Possibly Eve
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(Movies)
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The dream of the ’90s is alive in Moxie. The new film, coming to Netflix March 3, follows a contemporary teen named Vivian as she leads a feminist revolt at her high school inspired by her mom’s old ...
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Created on 03 March 2021
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Meet the Next Generation of Superstar Activists: Exclusive BUST Interviews
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(Feminism)
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... in 2011 to the Black Lives Matter protests that erupted coast-to-coast in 2020, always with a focus on racial and economic justice. “The through line with all the work I do,” Stamp explains, “is that I ...
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Created on 15 February 2021
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Biden Re-Entered The United States Into The Paris Climate Agreement On His First Day Of Office, What Next?
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(Living)
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Well, it officially happened folks: Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. If you feel a vague sense of relief over the coming week, you’re certainly not the only one. ...
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Created on 21 January 2021
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Joe Biden Appoints Dr. Rachel Levine As Assistant Health Secretary, A Historical First For The Transgender Community
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(Feminism)
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... openly transgender person confirmed to become a federal official in this capacity.
Dr. Levine providing COVID guidance at a virtual press conference on March 20th, 2020. Photo via Wikimedia Commons. ...
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Created on 19 January 2021
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Nikole Hannah-Jones on "The 1619 Project's" Genesis, Backlash And What's N
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(Feminism)
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... is not something that we’re still grappling with’—we all witnessed the lynching of a Black man on national television in the year 2020. And, once again, Black people had to take to the streets and use ...
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Created on 14 January 2021
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Thank you, Stacey Abrams
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(Feminism)
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Back in our fall 2020 issue, Stacey Abrams said that everything would be ok. “Things are changing,” she said. “Trust me.” Now, with Rev. Raphael Warnock—Georgia’s first Black senator—declared the ...
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Created on 06 January 2021
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Feminist Comedian Lizz Winstead, Co-Creator Of "The Daily Show," Wants You To Laugh To Keep From Crying: Bust Intervie
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(Entertainment)
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... her home state of Minnesota to laugh through the pain of 2020 with her—on a lake. Proceeds from the special, which is available to stream on Vimeo for $3.99 or to purchase for $9.99, go toward Winstead’s ...
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Created on 17 December 2020
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Ani DiFranco's New Single Is A Protest Song: BUST Intervie
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(Music)
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If there’s a silver lining to 2020, it’s that the year is rife with subject matter for protest art. Whether it’s a confederate monument coated in anti-racism manifestos or a mural honoring those lost to ...
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Created on 14 December 2020
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14.
The Definitive Breakdown Of Chloe x Halle's Best, Most Imaginative Look
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(Style)
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... always tapped into unimaginable creativity with their music, in 2020, they’ve managed to create anticipated productions even during quarantine. Following the June release of their Grammy-nominated, sophomore ...
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Created on 02 December 2020
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The Biden-Harris Administration Makes History By Appointing An All-Female Communications Team
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(Feminism)
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... kind of capable, compassionate, clear-eyed president he will be and it will be a profound honor to 1/
— Kate Bedingfield (@KBeds) November 29, 2020
Pili Tobar, meanwhile, will serve as Deputy White ...
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Created on 30 November 2020
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How To Make Your Own Cannabis Tincture
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(DIY)
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2020 has taught us that we can expect the unexpected. The universe has spoken, and plainly stated that “All bets are fucking off.” Amidst pandemic, violence, wildfires, hurricanes, and oh yeah, fucking ...
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Created on 19 November 2020
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UPS Finally Lifts Ban On Natural and Protective Black Hairstyles
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(Living)
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... November 13, 2020
In a statement to the company, UPS stated, "These changes reflect our values and desire to have all UPS employees feel comfortable, genuine and authentic while providing service to ...
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Created on 18 November 2020
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We're Still Celebrating Kamala Harris' Historic Win And Some Of Our Favorite Celebs Are, Too
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(Entertainment)
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... 7, 2020
Lady Gaga
Gaga thanks all of the voters, paying special tribute to Stacey Abrams for all of her work in Georgia, saying, "you're such an inspiration to so many people."
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Created on 13 November 2020
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Jon Hamm Kicks Back In Eels' 'Are We Alright Again' Vide
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(Music)
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Jon Hamm is center stage in Eels' latest music video, “Are We Alright Again,” singing along to the song in headphones as a robbery, unbeknownst to him, unfolds in the background. Sipping whiskey and ...
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Created on 11 November 2020
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According To Fox News, Whoopi Goldberg Telling Trump Supporters to "Suck It Up" Is Just As Bad As An Attempted Cou
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(Entertainment)
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— cold weather zoë (@zoenone0none) November 11, 2020
People always forget about the forth branch of government, Whoopi Goldberg pic.twitter.com/zODR26xcYw
— Gabe Schneider (@gabemschneider) ...
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Created on 11 November 2020
