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Dec 18

Chance The Rapper Just Donated 30,000 Backpacks to Chicago Students

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It’s back to school time! In order to joyfully bring in the occasion, Chance The Rapper is continuing his charitable spirit and will be providing Chicago students in need with supplies. That’s right, Lil’ Chano from 79th teamed up with STATE Bags to donate 30,000 backpacks to children living in Chicago’s most impoverished neighborhoods, distributed through Chance’s SocialWorks empowerment charity.…

Dec 18

Google Homepage Celebrates 44th Anniversary of Hip Hop

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Google Doodles have become so ingrained in pop culture that I don't know many people who aren't excited when they see a Google Doodle honoring their fave historical person or moment. Continue Reading Today marks the 44th anniversary of hip-hop and Google isn't holding back with the dopeness! Starting with a video intro narrated by the illustrious hip-hop icon and…

Dec 18

‘Whose Streets’ Film Sheds Light on Ferguson 3 Years After Michael Brown’s Death

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If you can believe it, it’s been 3 years since the brutal shooting of unarmed Michael Brown by a police officer. Following the tragic shooting, a firestorm of protests erupted in Ferguson in what will be documented in history books for years to come. Continue Reading As always, it is significant for us to tell our own stories. Peering into…

May 04

This Harvard Grad Has Created A Beauty App for Women of Color

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Photo courtesy of Debra Shigley Meet Debra Shigley. A Harvard graduate that started her career in journalism, Shigley (The Go-Getter Girl’s Guide) has been passionate about the non-inclusive nature of the beauty industry for a while. She even partnered with her best friend, Jennifer Hyman (founder/CEO of Rent the Runway) to co-write a piece for Harvard’s campus newspaper, The Crimson…

Dec 18

New TONL Platform Creates Stock Images For People Of Color

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If you’re a frequent internet user -- especially someone involved in blogging -- chances are, you’ve searched through Google Images on the hunt for stock images. If you are a person of color; however, that search may be a bit more daunting than you’d like… if you want to find images of people with a bit more melanin, that is.…

Tonja Renée Stidhum

Chance The Rapper Just Donated 30,000 Backpacks to Chicago Students

Google Homepage Celebrates 44th Anniversary of Hip Hop

‘Whose Streets’ Film Sheds Light on Ferguson 3 Years After Michael Brown’s Death

This Harvard Grad Has Created A Beauty App for Women of Color

New TONL Platform Creates Stock Images For People Of Color

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