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This Black-owned ranch is changing the face of farming in America: ‘The system was never designed for us’
After facing food shortages during the pandemic, James and Rachael Stewart purchased land and launched the first black-owned protein ranch in Arizona.
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Barack Obama addresses daughters Sasha and Malia participating in Black Lives Matter protests
The former president praises his daughters for their activism.
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Patsy Mink was the first woman of color elected to Congress. Now, her daughter reflects on her legacy amid rise in anti-Asian violence
Patsy Mink was the first Asian American woman and woman of color to be elected to Congress. Her daughter Gwendolyn addresses her mother's legacy and the movement to #StopAsianHate.
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The mental health of Asian Americans takes a hit with racism on the rise: 'Wearing a mask effectively put a target on our back'
“I think that people in the Asian community are realizing that conforming and assimilation are not enough to protect us,” says Jenny Wang, a Houston-based Taiwanese American licensed psychologist.
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Jamie Chung talks about experiencing racism: 'I can never hide my Asianness'
The 38-year-old actress recalls instances of racism and calls the model minority myth "bulls***."
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‘A man in a dress should be normalized’: Teen behind viral prom dress video speaks out
Dalton Stevens, 18, shares the support that he's gained since a video of him being harassed on prom night went viral.
Yahoo LifeAnti-trans bills aim to make it a crime to medically treat transgender youth. Experts say it will have 'deadly consequences.'
“There is a significant misconception that the gender-affirming treatment is permanent surgery, and that’s not the case,” says one expert regarding a crop of harmful and misleading anti-trans bills being advanced in states around the country.
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Jazz Jennings recalls being 'devastated' by transgender soccer ban at age 8
The transgender activist and children's book author recalled a dark moment in her life that prevented her from competing in soccer.
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Why you need to know these 6 Black women who have fought for social justice causes: ‘I don’t have the privilege to sit back and do nothing’
As part of Yahoo’s Allyship Pledge, we are recognizing and celebrating Black women in feminism and their dedication to social justice causes.
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Zendaya reflects on racially charged comments about her dreadlocks at 2015 Oscars: 'That’s how change happens'
The 24-year-old actress recalls her response to Giuliana Rancic's remarks.
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Naomi Campbell says she still experiences racism in Britain: 'Nothing has changed'
The London native opens up about being skeptical of the British press amid worldwide conversations about racism.
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Tia Mowry says being rejected by a popular teen magazine in the '90s because she was Black 'still affects' her
Mowry recalls a time, in the mid ’90s, when she and her twin, Tamera — co-stars of the sitcom Sister, Sister — were rejected by a popular teen magazine due to the color of their skin.
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Gabrielle Union, Keke Palmer among advocates speaking out against hair discrimination in new PSA
“This isn’t just a hair issue. Hair discrimination is racial discrimination, period," Union said in the video.
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Disabled activist Alice Wong reflects on the Americans with Disabilities Act: 'A law does not change the world overnight'
The disability rights activist and media maker was the first person to visit the White House via robot.
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'We are hurt. We are angry': Black CDC employees urge agency to address 'long-festering disease of racial discrimination'
Black employees at the CDC penned a letter to the center's director about the "racism and discrimination" they say they've experienced at the federal agency.
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What is CROWN Day? Anti-hair-discrimination legislation marks 1st anniversary with celebration of Black natural hair
The CROWN Coalition celebrates inaugural signing of legislation to protect students and professionals from hair discrimination.
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Why Black TV reporters are now embracing their natural hair on-air: 'It's more important than ever to be seen and heard'
Black women in television news are wearing their natural hair as conversations around representation heighten.
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Restaurants under fire for discrimination re-examine dress code policies: 'We are disappointed in ourselves'
Restaurants are rethinking dress codes as some come under fire for discrimination.
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As Black creators gain sudden exposure on TikTok and Instagram, social media platforms begin to acknowledge inherent biases
Black content creators call on social media platforms to support their work as #blackouts lead to greater exposure.
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Miss USA Cheslie Kryst wasn’t sure America was 'ready' for another black titleholder: 'Can we do another one? Is there room?'
Cheslie Kryst and Zozibini Tunzi open up about tokenism in pageantry amid racial tensions in America.
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YouTube removes Black Lives Matter fundraising videos for violating platform's policy in move creators call 'deeply confusing'
YouTube made a statement in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, but the platform is removing videos fundraising for the cause.
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Tyra Banks lost her first Victoria’s Secret job because of her natural hair: ‘The hairdresser did not know what to do’
Tyra Banks opens up about discrimination that she faced in her early career. Now, she's creating opportunities for everybody to experience the glamorous side of modeling.
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Cut your dreadlocks or miss graduation, Texas high school tells teen
A teen and his parents are in a battle with a Texas school district over the students dreadlocks, which he has worn since he was 10 year old.
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Lesbian couple says they were treated with 'suspicion, aggression, unkindness' at airport
A same-sex couple is speaking out about the humiliation and discrimination they say they faced at the hands of airport staff.
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Miss Universe says her win is a step forward in healing 'racial divide,' but 'there's still a lot of discrimination' in the world
Zozibini Tunzi talks about the importance of being crowned Miss Universe 2019 and what it means for young, black women.
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Beauty queen files discrimination lawsuit after Miss World disqualified her for being a mom
Beauty queen, who was stripped of her title as Miss Ukraine for not disclosing she is a mother on her application and disqualified from competing in Miss World, is suing pageant organizers.