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On a morning that was remarkable in no other way, the famous sports star stared into the bathroom mirror, into his own face, and the huge problem hovering above it.  A kinky revolution had sprouted atop his head as he’d slept. A tiny 2-inch Afro now stood triumphantly...
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The Fare

You’re 15 minutes away and the meeting is starting. You’re the only one waiting and step closer to the sidewalk. You hold your hand towards heaven. Make eye contact with the next cab driver staring in your direction-a few years older, bearded like you, slightly fairer...
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Hank Williams: Tech is hard for even the most talented African Americans

“Market makers,” wrote American entrepreneur and technologist Hank Williams shortly before he died, “are the folks that help new young companies and entrepreneurs by providing insight, mentoring, capital and relationships. “This part of the tech world is driven by all...
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San Francisco voters reject proposition to restrict Airbnb rentals

Published on The Guardian Airbnb has claimed “a victory for the middle class” in San Francisco after voters rejected proposals to restrict short-term vacation rentals.The campaign over Proposition F, or the “Airbnb initiative”, represented a characteristic split...
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Queer Questions Interview: Bushmama Africa

Queer Questions Interview: Bushmama Africa

by | Sep 6, 2013 | Interviews

Bushmama Africa. Bush (as she is called in community), is currently the Master Teacher at Black Star Academy and poet, workshop facilitator and spiritual healer based in Oakland. As an arts designer, visual and performance artist her past works include: Featured...

Queer Questions Interview: Marvin K. White

Queer Questions Interview: Marvin K. White

by | Sep 6, 2013 | Interviews

Marvin K. White, author of last rights (finalist for Stonewall Book Award and Lambda Literary Award), nothin’ ugly fly (finalist for Lambda Literary Award), Our Name Be Witness and Status, is a poet, performer, playwright, visual artist and community arts organizer....