Good Thursday, everyone! Here’s the news on our radar this morning:
• After more than 50 years of waving this symbol of violence, the South Carolina State House approves a bill to remove the Confederate flag. [NY Times]
• Reminder that Bree Newsome gave us all a lesson in Black girl boldness. [For Harriet]
• Today we reflect on the one year anniversary of a deadly onslaught against Gaza, an attack that displaced more than 500,000 Palestinians. This one-year anniversary reminds me of the The Logic of Israeli Violence. [Al Jazeera & Jacobin]
• A lesson in intersectionality and privilege: Here are 5 ways white transgender people have privilege over transgender people of color. [Black Girl Dangerous]
• Ariana Grande is under investigation over a doughnut-licking incident. [The Guardian]
• Did you know Rihanna cast her “BBHMM” henchwoman through an Instagram DM? Here is an interview with the (flawless) Sanam. [Vice]
• Mexican-American soccer player Jill Ellis talks about being turned away from the mostly white U.S. team. [Colorlines]
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