Despite the enthusiasm and support for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, sexism remains a powerful force in American politics.
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Serena Williams’ legacy of challenging racism and sexism
There is no understating the impact Serena Williams has had on the game itself, especially on sports journalism.
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State report confirms racism, sexism among Mpls police
‘We found that MPD officers are more likely to stop vehicles with people of color and Indigenous individuals, and they treat Black and White individuals differently once they have pulled someone over.’
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Cosmetic gender equity changes best described as ‘lipstick on a pig’
A deeper dive into the existing inequities between the Men’s Final Four and the Women’s Final Four.
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NCAA ‘March Madness’ sexism busted big-time
March Madness has always been an unequal experience of sorts in men’s and women’s college basketball. This year, the NCAA got called out big-time.
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Sexism in sports as prevalent as ever
Sports and their Joe Rockhead media types refuse to see women athletes in particular and women’s sports in general through non-judgmental, non-sexist eyes.
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Sexism, racism drive Black women to run for office in both Brazil and U.S.
The U.S. is not the only place where the advance of racism and misogyny in politics has spurred Black women to run for office at unprecedented levels. In Brazil, a record 1,237 Black women will be on the ballot this Sunday in the country’s Oct. 7 general election.