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My own security system flagged me, a Black woman, as an animal

The first time my home security system flagged me as an animal, I was sitting at my patio table with my morning coffee a few years ago. I figured it was a glitch. A few months later, it happened again as I walked across the yard to catch the afternoon…

The Conversation · Oct 14

'We Know We Got This Wrong': Target Apologises and Pulls 'Offensive' Halloween Costume After Racist Backlash

Target has apologised and pulled a children's Halloween costume after critics said its design echoed racist Blackface and minstrel imagery, prompting questions over its approval process.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Trump’s DOJ defends Musk’s ‘Colossus’ data center despite claims it threatens Black communities

Elon Musk’s Grok platform provides ‘critical support for the Department of War’s military operations,’ the DOJ said

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Woman pays premium for Uber Black ride home from airport, what pulls up instead has her reaching for motion sickness pills

She wasn’t looking forward to that.

We Got This Covered · Feb 6

A former Sierra Club Foundation director sues over internal racism that he says hinders its mission

A former Sierra Club Foundation employee is suing the nonprofit, alleging that normal workplace interactions got twisted into an unfair harassment complaint to force him out after he called out racial discrimination internally

The Independent UK · Jan 31

“The guitar wasn't always user-friendly, and the old-school lights often became red hot, leading to burns”: The Smoker, the Rocket-Shooting Les Paul… The one with, like, a million lights – here are Ace Frehley’s 5 most iconic Kiss guitars

Because to be Spaceman in Kiss, a plain old blackguard Tele ain't gonna cut it

Guitar World · Jan 14

Supermodel Anok Yai reveals congenital defect ‘overworking’ heart and ‘destroying’ lungs

Yai, the first Black model to open a Prada runway show, explained she was asymptomatic for most of her life

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025

South Africa eases affirmative action regulations on Starlink and others that Musk said were racist

South Africa’s communications minister has ordered a policy change that allows Elon Musk's Starlink and other foreign-owned satellite internet providers to operate in the country without selling 30% of their local equity to Black or other non-white owners

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

According to our experts, these are the best entry level Dolby Atmos soundbars to consider this Black Friday

For most people, these Dolby Atmos bars will do the job

What Hi-Fi? · Nov 4, 2025

Ninja Gaiden 4 review: a proudly old-school return to form

It's back to Black for this fast, frenetic but masterfully made ninja power fantasy.

Creative Bloq · Oct 20, 2025