Tag: equality
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Author Shares The Heartbreaking Story About The ‘Third Man’ In The Famous Photo From The 1968 Olympics
As you may know from the famous photo, at the Olympic Games in Mexico City in 1968, a heroic protest for equality occurred as the medals were being awarded. Many of us know Tommie Smith and John Carlos as the brave heroes who dared to stand for their civil rights, but only a few remember…
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South Sudanese Model Fights For Diversity in the Fashion Industry
Nyakim Gatwech is a South Sudanese model who is not only an advocate for diversity in the fashion industry, but also a voice for Black rights around the world. She’s been dubbed “Queen of the Dark,” a title she happily accepts. “Black is bold, black is beautiful, black is gold… Don’t let American standards damage…