Black HistoryBlack girl magic: that time a Black woman became the first immortal human Henrietta Lacks' superhuman HeLa cells will serve as a reminder of the strength and resilience of Black women—into infinity.
Beauty HistoryAnnie Jones and herstory’s many badass bearded beauties Freak show performers were the original American celebrities, and bearded ladies occupied a high place in the freak hierarchy.
History SMHLanguage matters: how ‘white words’ can corrupt our perception of justice It is up to us to reject the dogmas of the colonizer, to create new language that reflects our true reality, and to build a world in which justice is truly blind.
Black HistoryThe revolutionary Black inventors who changed everything Their Black creativity, resilience, and determination—while not always credited—continue to inspire us all to reach for the stars.
Black HistoryThe 4th of July is built on racism and cannibalized Black bodies Every 4th of July is a painful reminder that we weren't deserving of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." In fact, sometimes we were literally considered just food.
Black History Money SMHIs coffee racist? How drinking coffee perpetuates white supremacy Created by Black people for Black people—and now a pillar of white supremacist capitalism. If you consume coffee, you are helping an industry built on racism.
History MoneyThe coming death of crypto will spark the rise of fascism To crypto bros, e-money is far more than investment. And when it all inevitably comes crashing down, they'll run—not walk—to fascism.
HistoryZ is the first humorless generation—and that’s a good thing A harmless quip can lead to lifelong pariahdom & deplatforming from vital services—even suicide. Zoomers leaving humor behind is rational.
HistoryHerstory: the ‘almost famous’ women that history tried to hush up History is full of forgotten great women, often quietly shamed as the "other woman" and buried somewhere in patriarchy's killing ground between the pages of musty textbooks.
HistoryThe 15 most important women in tech history In honor of Women's History Month and Ada Lovelace Day (March 24), let's count down women's numerous contributions to technology.