Chauncey K. Robinson
LATEST ARTICLES BY Chauncey K. Robinson
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Alton Sterling and the state-sanctioned lynching of Black Americans
March 28, 2018“Black boys’ cries fall on deaf white ears and Black mothers' tears keep graveyard grass green.”
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“Seven Seconds”: Netflix series explores how the system fails Black Americans
March 21, 2018The problem of racism, and the failure of the justice system to protect Black lives in the United States, goes beyond instances of police brutality and cop acquittals.
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Frances Perkins: The woman who helped end the Great Depression
March 8, 2018On International Women's Day, we remember Frances Perkins - advocate for working people and the architect of much of FDR's New Deal.
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Josephine Baker: Iconic entertainer, Resistance spy, and American hero
March 1, 2018It seems only fitting with Black History Month closing out, and Women’s History Month beginning, to highlight a Black woman who exemplified strength and resilience.
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“Driving While Black”: Humor brings light to the tragedy of police brutality
January 31, 2018Overall Driving While Black is an enjoyable movie that draws a fine line down the middle of the road between comedy and tragedy.
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Power to the Polls: “First we march, now we run”
January 22, 2018“Our movement will not advance unless we all walk together to the finish line.”
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LA Women’s march draws 500,000
January 21, 2018The January 20 Women’s March in Los Angeles gave heavy focus to the cause of gender equality while acknowledging that the next step is taking the sentiment behind these campaigns to the polls.
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Fashion label puts domestic violence center stage during NAACP Image Awards weekend
January 18, 2018Taking place just before the NAACP gathering, Wicked Things Boutiques ball was held in Hollywood, California. It brought together designers, performers, and advocates from all walks of life to raise money for families affected by domestic...
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