Tiffani DuPree

The Root Video

Are Black Transgender Men Invisible?

Jason Hill and Luckie Fuller are both transgender men with very different experiences of coming out and…

Video

Woman Filmed Screaming the N-Word at a Black Family in Florida

It’s 2018, and apparently, a black family can’t go on vacation without having the n-word repeatedly yelled at them.…

1/22/18

Talking With the Woman at the Center of a Groundbreaking Documentary About Autism

When Dina— a documentary about the relationship between Dina Buno, who has autism, and her husband Scott, who is…

1/9/18

A Florida College Had to Bring in Cops to Protect a Class Called 'White Racism'

A Florida professor’s class on “White Racism” has drawn so much controversy that at least two campus police officers…

12/19/17

Cartoon Villain Andrew Cuomo Vetoes Bill to Increase Diversity in Television

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has vetoed a bill that would have funded programs to increase diversity in television…

12/11/17

Why The Good Doctor Matters

The Good Doctor—the ABC drama about a young surgical resident named Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) who has autism…

BAN WEEK

BAN CHARGING FOR TAMPONS IN PUBLIC RESTROOMS

Welcome to Ban Week, in which Splinter writers build a case for burning it all down.

11/14/17

Netflix Lags Behind Its Competitors in Getting Women and People of Color Behind the Camera

Women and people of color as episodic television directors has continued to rise during the 2016–2017 season,…

11/13/17

Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad Is the Inspiration for Mattel's First Hijab-Wearing Barbie

Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, who made history as the first-ever U.S. Olympian to compete in a hijab, will officially…

11/8/17

The Year in Protests Since Donald Trump's Election

Donald Trump was elected president one year ago today. From day one, his presidency has been marked by a stream of…

10/30/17

Donna Karan's Latest Harvey Weinstein Apology Is...Hmmm

Fashion designer Donna Karan made some pretty offensive remarks when she gave her initial reaction about the Harvey…

10/13/17

What Puerto Rico Looks Like Three Weeks After Hurricane Maria

It’s been three weeks since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Less than 20% of the population has electricity. …

10/11/17

Robin Thede Is About to Be the Only Black Woman Host in Late-Night TV's Sea of White Dudes

The comedian and writer Robin Thede is about to become television’s only black woman late-night TV host when her…

10/9/17

Tracee Ellis Ross Is the People's Fashion Designer

Tracee Ellis Ross has always been a style icon who turns heads at award shows and constantly slays on Instagram. But…

10/5/17

Cam Newton's Sexist Garbage Shows How Women Covering Sports Just Can't Win

During a press conference on Wednesday, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made a very sexist remark about…

9/27/17

TV Is Finally Making Real Progress On Getting Women And People Of Color Behind The Camera

The number of first-time female and ethnically diverse TV directors rose in record numbers for the 2016–2017…

9/25/17

All Hail Cardi B, Our New, History-Making Pop Queen

Cardi B is the hottest female rapper out right now and she just proved that when her single,“Bodak Yellow,” reached…

Immigration

You'd Never Know About the Real ICE From Looking at Its Instagram Account

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has become especially notorious under the Trump administration.…

9/19/17

Why Shonda Rhimes Thinks the Historic Wins at the Emmys Were 'Embarrassing'

Shonda Rhimes, along with the rest of us, watched some historic moments unfold at the Emmys on Sunday night. She saw…

9/14/17

This Summer Was a Total Wasteland for LGBTQ People in Movies

A new study released by GLAAD on Thursday showed that LGBTQ characters were basically nonexistent in the movies…

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