Black Voices: Olympian Ellia Green comes out as a trans man
Australian rugby player Ellia Green became the first Olympian to come out as a transgender man after delivering a touching speech in the Bingham Cup Summit opening video Aug. 16.
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Australian rugby player Ellia Green became the first Olympian to come out as a transgender man after delivering a touching speech in the Bingham Cup Summit opening video Aug. 16.
The 2022 Emmy nominations were announced on July 12. Although they recognized many marginalized actors, the number of diverse nominees has shot down since 2021.
Tennis star Serena Williams announced her retirement in a Vogue cover story on Aug. 9. She is leaving the game on her own terms after a monumental career.
Director Jordan Peele released “Nope” on July 22. It is the third horror movie he has written, produced and directed, and it has already made more than $100 million at the box office.
A Black-owned beach in California that Black people could visit during segregation was seized by white local officials through eminent domain in the 1920s. This action enforced segregation and turned the once lively area into vacancy. It was only a few weeks ago that the property was returned to the descendants of the owners.
On July 11, First lady Jill Biden delivered a speech in Texas, at San Antonio’s Annual Unidos US Conference. In attendance was the National Council of La Raza, known to be the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. She complimented the President of the organization, Raul Yzaguirre, in her speech, according to USA Today.
The Amber Heard v. Johnny Depp case has taken over the internet in a surprising way. Heard was sued by Depp for defamation in reference to an op-ed she wrote detailing her experience as a victim. The jury ultimately ruled in favor of Depp.
Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, was attacked on Tuesday, May 24. Nineteen students and two teachers were killed by a gunman who spent more than an hour barricaded in a classroom while police and Border Patrol agents stood idly by.
The Florida Department of Education banned more than 50 math textbooks from its schools last week. It claims some of the books contain prohibited topics about critical race theory.
A controversial book was recently pulled from distribution after quickly sparking conversation. It brought up the issue of white women capitalizing off of Black women.
Eviction notices are affecting Black women more than anyone. This disparity has been exacerbated by the pandemic and financial burdens.
Director and writer Jordan Peele has made two successful movies in the past five years. His talent shown in both “Get Out” and “Us” have fans excited for a third.
Megan Thee Stallion and record label 1501 Certified Entertainment are in a legal battle over her 2021 album “Something for Thee Hotties”. Her label claims it is not technically an album due to the length of the new material.
A racial discrimination lawsuit was filed against Tesla on Feb. 9 by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. However, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his team have found many ways to avoid accountability.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards on Feb. 27 had a diverse list of winners. Actors with disabilities and marginalized actors being awarded were some of the historic milestones marked during the Guild’s 28th annual show.
Indianapolis’ Indiana Avenue, a historic downtown district, was once the core of Black culture in the city. Throughout the 1900s, an ethnic cleansing took place. It now houses many IU-Purdue University Indianapolis buildings and city infrastructure.
American track star Sha’Carri Richardson is upset with the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision to allow Kamila Valieva, a 15-year-old Russian figure skater, to participate in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Richardson said on Twitter the only difference lies in their skin color.
The Oscars are trending after releasing their list of nominees on Feb. 8. From “The Power of the Dog” to “Dune,” many Hollywood elites are receiving praise for their work – until you take a look at the demographics.