Black Americans Love Panama… Are They Misguided?
Black Americans are flocking to Panama for relief from racial stress — but does the data tell a more complicated…
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Puerto Rico: Colonial Status, Identity, and What Freedom Really Means
Puerto Rico is American by law but "Other" in practice. Caught between statehood and sovereignty, the island's political limbo shapes…
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A Golden Age of Black Marriage: Does it Even Exist?
There’s a notion of a golden age for Black folks, when Black marriage and family was strong. My gut said…
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Why Dating Feels Hard for Black Women: A Data-Driven Look at Love and Marriage
What happens when personal stories meet relationship statistics? A new look at Black women and love.
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Día de Muertos Mexico City Parade: What Happens When Commerce Creates Culture?
A movie turned fiction into tradition. Explore how the Día de Muertos Mexico City parade blurs the line between memory,…
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The Double P’s that Have Shaped Black Movies
When I set out to explore Black movies through data, I was eager to see what the numbers would reveal.…
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Colombian Coffee: Who Gets to Enjoy It and Why
When I visited Colombia I thought I'd find a booming coffee culture. However, my local friends explained that Colombians don’t…
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Mapping Memory: The Neighborhood That Raised Me
America paints a bleak picture of Black American life. Although riddled with very real issues, I often wonder about my…