‘Deeply sorry’ Lady Antebellum changes name due to associations with slavery: ‘We have been awakened’

After 14 years and eight album releases, Grammy-winning country trio Lady Antebellum has officially changed its name, dropping the “Antebellum” due to “associations that weigh down this word referring to…

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Refinery29 is reeling from claims of racism and toxic work culture. Employees say it’s even worse behind the scenes

Amid the protests over the death of George Floyd and larger racial inequalities in the US last week, Refinery29 swapped the colors of its website, going from its usual jewel-tone to…

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Read more about the article Poetry Foundation Leaders Resign After Criticism Of Their Response To Protests
Former Poetry Foundation President Henry Bienen (right) awarding a lifetime achievement prize to poet Marilyn Nelson (left). Bienen stepped down from the Poetry Foundation after poets and activists criticized the organization's response to the police killing of George Floyd.

Poetry Foundation Leaders Resign After Criticism Of Their Response To Protests

The Poetry Foundation announced today that two of its leaders have stepped down — president Henry Bienen, and Board chair Willard Bunn III. This comes days after an open letter written by 30 poets,…

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Sephora First To Accept ‘15% Pledge’, Dedicating Shelf-Space To Black-Owned Businesses

As demands for racial equality and accountability restructure police departments and workplaces, Sephora’s U.S. division announced on Wednesday that it would dedicate 15% of its shelf space to black-owned brands, becoming the first retailer to…

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