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4 Ways ‘Strong Black Woman Syndrome’ Keeps Us Poor

By Kara Stevens — 2019

The Strong Black Women Syndrome demands that Black women never buckle, never feel vulnerable and, most important, never, ever put their own needs above anyone else’s—not their children’s, not their community’s, not the people for whom they work—no matter how detrimental it is to their well-being.

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When Black History Is Unearthed, Who Gets to Speak for the Dead?

Efforts to rescue African American burial grounds and remains have exposed deep conflicts over inheritance and representation.

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Where Did BIPOC Come From?

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Sandra E. Garcia

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Kwanzaa and Christmas—the Importance of Cultural Tradition

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'Racial Impostor Syndrome': Here Are Your Stories

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Black Americans Are Very Connected to Being Black

The overwhelming majority of black Americans view their racial identity as a core part of their overall identity, and this black identity and kinship with other black people has likely been heightened by recent events.

Perry Bacon Jr., Meredith Conroy

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The Intersection of Race and Neurodivergence: “The Black Dyspraxic” Shares on Overcoming Barriers

Neurodivergent individuals with dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD have been educated in a system that was ill designed for them to thrive. Therefore, people with these learning differences will display admirable qualities such as problem-solving skills and determination.

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Asian Americans Are Viewed as More American If They Are Gay

New research finds that an Asian American who presents as gay signals that he or she is fully invested in American culture.

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LGBTQ+ Celebrities Making It Easier to Be Black, Out, and Proud

These black women and gender-nonconforming individuals have created a space for other young girls and nonbinary persons to feel seen and heard.

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Muhammad Ali and the Complexity of Black Identity

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Michael A. Fletcher

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BIPOC Well-Being