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sandersintervention
By Arielle Newton • 8 years ago

No, Bernie Sanders Did Not “Let” Marissa and Mara Have the Mic – They Took It

When I saw this meme comparing how Senator Bernie Sanders “treated” Black Lives Matter protestors in Seattle last year versus how former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton did, I scoffed, rolled my eyes, and hated the internet.

When I saw this meme comparing how Senator Bernie Sanders “treated” Black Lives Matter protestors in Seattle last year versus how former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton did, I scoffed, rolled my eyes, and hated the ...

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By Arielle Newton • 8 years ago

Zoe Saldana Portraying Nina Simone is a Gross Whitewashing of Unapologetic Blackness

A few months ago, I wrote that I did not support the casting of Zoe Saldana as songstress Nina Simone. And now, with a release date set, and a promotional poster and trailer revealed, I stand — even more ardently — in my assertion that Saldana’s casting is both inappropriate and violent to Simone’s radical pro-Black legacy.

A few months ago, I wrote that I did not support the casting of Zoe Saldana as songstress Nina Simone. And now, with a release date set, and a promotional poster and trailer revealed, I ...

Black Women Liberation
By Arielle Newton • 8 years ago

A Black Feminist’s Journey to Liberation

I’m a Black Lives Matter community organizer. Through this affiliation, I’ve sacrificed access to the profitable private sector, been a scapegoat for racist media, and have relinquished friendships and relations that I’ve held dear.

I’m a Black Lives Matter community organizer. Through this affiliation, I’ve sacrificed access to the profitable private sector, been a scapegoat for racist media, and have relinquished friendships and relations that I’ve held dear.

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By Arielle Newton • 8 years ago

A Conversation with Black Panther Rosemari Mealy

Recently, I had the pleasure of sharing space with Rosemari Mealy, a Black Panther Party member. A part of the “Bridging the Gap” series for NewsOne.com, our intimate discussion recounted the specific experiences we face as freedom fighters working within the confines of heteronormativity.

Recently, I had the pleasure of sharing space with Rosemari Mealy, a Black Panther Party member. A part of the “Bridging the Gap” series for NewsOne.com, our intimate discussion recounted the specific experiences we face as freedom ...