Tag: hidden figures

Mo’Nique Belongs in the Black Actress Pay Inequality Conversation With Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson recently went viral for her emotional, honest comments about the toll that being constantly disrespected as a Black actress has taken on her. As she broke down in tears, the “Empire” star revealed the many costs that come with being a high-profile actress and how the unequal salaries of Black actresses make […]

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Online Bookshop Connects Parents to Books That Uplift Children of Color

Photo: monkeybusinessimages (Getty Images) When it comes to the books our Black children read, we know that representation matters. Research supports that reading books with characters that look like them helps improve children’s self-esteem. And although things are getting better, the industry still has a long way to go. According to the Cooperative Children’s Book […]

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