Aunt Jemima to Change Racially Insensitive Brand Name and Image
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Aunt Jemima to Change Racially Insensitive Brand Name and Image

Its name originates from a 19th century minstrel song.

Facebook and Instagram Allow Users to Hide Political Advertisements
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Facebook and Instagram Allow Users to Hide Political Advertisements

Despite the new function, Facebook still allows political ads to go un-fact-checked.

Airlines Are Banning Alcoholic Drinks on Planes
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Airlines Are Banning Alcoholic Drinks on Planes

Due to coronavirus concerns.

WNBA to Commence Its 2020 Season This July
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WNBA to Commence Its 2020 Season This July

Featuring 22 regular-season games, followed by a traditional playoff format.

'Harry Potter' Stars Stand With Trans People Following J.K. Rowling's Transphobic Tweets
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'Harry Potter' Stars Stand With Trans People Following J.K. Rowling's Transphobic Tweets

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint all issued statements on the matter.

Netflix to Donate $5 Million USD to Black Creators, Youth and Black-Owned Businesses
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Netflix to Donate $5 Million USD to Black Creators, Youth and Black-Owned Businesses

“Tackling racism and injustice in meaningful ways means creating long-term opportunities for the Black community.”

Support and Donate To These Black-Led LGBTQ+ Organizations
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Support and Donate To These Black-Led LGBTQ+ Organizations

Black AIDS Institute, The Okra Project, The Transgender District and more nonprofits.

New Supreme Court Ruling Protects LGBTQ+ Employees From Job Discrimination
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New Supreme Court Ruling Protects LGBTQ+ Employees From Job Discrimination

The decision follows Donald Trump’s rollback of healthcare protections for transgender patients.

Shops Reopen in the UK Following 3-Month Lockdown
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Shops Reopen in the UK Following 3-Month Lockdown

Amid concerns of a second-wave coronavirus hit.

Tattoo Artist Dashinque Hall Creates "I Can’t Breathe" and "Black Lives Matter" Ink
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Tattoo Artist Dashinque Hall Creates "I Can’t Breathe" and "Black Lives Matter" Ink

All proceeds from this initiative will be donated to George Floyd’s daughter, Gianna.

Gucci Reveals the 2020 Class of Its North America Changemakers Scholarship Program
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Gucci Reveals the 2020 Class of Its North America Changemakers Scholarship Program

The fashion house’s scholarship programs will commit $1.5 million USD for the next 4 years.

The Smithsonian Institution Is Collecting Black Lives Matter Signs "To Preserve History"
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The Smithsonian Institution Is Collecting Black Lives Matter Signs "To Preserve History"

“It is critical that we collect so this moment does not get lost.”

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