Black intellectuals such as Ralph Ellison knew this, too, despite living at a time when the lynchings of Black people were still a regular feature of American life.
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Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
The demonization of minorities was nothing new, of course, but New York in the Seventies birthed a reactionary movement that was supported by politicians, public intellectuals, elites, and working people alike.
The definition of Black motherhood is an expansive one when drawn from the creative archive of Black feminist thinkers.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
State officials hope the investment in youth robotics will help support the next generation of thinkers and builders in Connecticut and sustain an industry that accounts for more than a tenth of the state’s GDP.
Women are compelled to suppress their desires, intellects, and emotions in Gilead.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
While the likes of Philo and Trotter have expanded upon the idea by prioritizing people whose intellects align with their brand values, Jacquemus takes it to another level.
The ancient tile game of Mahjong is making a major comeback in the United States, and for a group of local women, the surge in popularity is good news for their brains.
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Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Some may have brains that are naturally more adept at carrying out the rewiring required for multitasking than others.
Protests are expected around the stadium throughout the day, including demonstrations by the teachers’ union and groups representing the families of missing persons.
—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic Pikes Peak During the summer of 1893, poet and literature professor Katharine Lee Bates joined other teachers working in Colorado Springs for the summer and took a ride to the top of Pikes Peak.
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