NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with video game designer and UC Santa Cruz professor A.M. Darke, about her work on a new computer algorithm that more accurately illustrates Black hair.

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Since Black History Month is every month around these parts, it’s never too late to show love to the Black folks who made ...

However, there are signs of change. The beauty industry is gradually responding, with brands expanding shade ranges and using ...

On the new music front, it’s also a very busy week. I highlight 11 new albums below, and Bill tackles more in Indie Basement, including Edwyn Collins, Throwing Muses, Bambara, Étienne de Crécy (ft.

Some of your TikTok feeds might feature the content of Kim Raymond “Ray” Feaste , a Black man who is often seen living his best life with his pet monkey, Thabo. However, the creator claims he’s been ...

Day four of South by Southwest Music felt especially global.

Stand-up comic and social media star Godfrey says he believes some comedy critics accuse jokes of being racist as a way to ...

When the Philadelphia Eagles took the field at Super Bowl LIX this past February, history was kicking into gear on the fields and the sidelines. With his appearance at the game, Philadelphia Eagles ...

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