Patrick Lyoya came to the U.S. with his parents and siblings to seek safety, as refugees from war in the Democratic Republic of Congo.  His mother said, “I thought I had come to a safe …

Although mask regulations are shifting, this pandemic is not over.  A recent review of studies concluded that vaccines do reduce, but do not eliminate, the risk of getting long COVID symptoms. Even people with mild …

To anyone reading this who is trans or nonbinary: Your identity is valid, no matter where you are in the coming out process. You have the right to be seen and loved for who you …

More than 2 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russia’s military occupation. Those still in the country are facing increased airstrikes—including bombings of places like maternity hospitals. Many are still undergoing treacherous journeys to escape …

Last night, I was honored to deliver the official Working Families Party response to President Biden’s State of the Union address. I spoke about how President Biden and Democrats in Congress worked together to pass …

Note: This post appeared as an email to Rashida’s email list on December 29, 2021. — I’m Marc Lamont Hill, an author, TV host, and educator fighting white supremacy and oppression in the U.S. and …

bell hooks, a visionary Black feminist, passed away last week. Her writings on race, gender, and love changed many people’s lives. She wrote about loving ourselves and our communities as a “practice of freedom,” saying: …

JANUARY UPDATE: President Biden announced that he will extend the pause on student loan payments until May 1st. This provides a brief respite, but he still can and must cancel student debt for millions of …