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Megan Barton Hanson, Wes Nelson, Georgia Steel, Dani Dyer, Jack Fincham, Laura Anderson, Paul Knops, Samira Mighty, Josh Denzel, Kaz Crossley, and Alex George during the Love Island Live photocall at ICC Auditorium on August 10th, 2018, in London, England.
Culture

Why Can't Reality TV Stop Stereotyping Black Women?

Even when reality TV's dating franchises include dark-skinned black women, too often these shows end up reinforcing false and harmful stereotypes.

By Kovie Biakolo
Kamala Harris speaks on stage at the 2019 Essence Festival at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 6th, 2019, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Social Justice

How Democratic Contenders Competed for the Votes of Black Women at the Essence Festival

Though Kamala Harris was the weekend's clear winner, candidates like Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg also found fans.

By Rosemary Westwood
Lori Lightfoot addresses guests after being sworn in as mayor of Chicago during a ceremony at the Wintrust Arena on May 20th, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. Lightfoot is the first black female and openly gay mayor in the city's history.
Viewfinder

Viewfinder: Lori Lightfoot Is Sworn in as Chicago's First Female African-American Mayor

Lori Lightfoot addresses guests after being sworn in as mayor of Chicago during a ceremony at the Wintrust Arena on May 20th, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois.

By Pacific Standard Staff
Serena Williams celebrates victory during the Ladies Singles second round match against Christina McHale on day five of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 1st, 2016, in London, England.
Social Justice

Research Suggests Black Women Are More Likely to Be Objectified and Dehumanized

Serena Williams is not alone in having grounds to suspect bias.

By Tom Jacobs