Natelegé Whaley

Natelege covers music and culture for Mic.com. In the past, she has contributed news, culture and identity pieces for BET, VH1, XXL, Huffington Post and VIBE.com.

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Dorchester Historical Society called out for card that said “we’re dreaming of a white Dorchester”

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Laquan McDonald case: Officers accused of covering up for Jason Van Dyke go to trial

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Christine Blasey Ford is donating funds from GoFundMe campaign to trauma survivors

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Movement Must-Reads: Local NYC organizers speak out against Amazon deal

What Melania Trump wore her 96th week as first lady — including Thanksgiving dinner at Mar-a-Lago

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Who’s Sorry This Week? Macy’s, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Kyrie Irving and more public apologies

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This Brooklyn community activist is determined to get justice for Ann Marie Washington

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The killing of Dr. Tamara O’Neal reflects the alarming stats about black women and domestic violence

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Amazon’s Long Island City deal surprised local organizers. But they are ready to keep fighting.

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Ilhan Omar is pushing to change headwear ban in the House: “No one puts a scarf on my head but me”

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These female rappers don’t want to be defined by industry sexism. They’re setting their own rules.

After one journalist’s sexist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez critique goes viral, the memes ensue

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Movement Must-Reads: The Jemel Roberson case, young Georgia voters faced widespread issues at polls

Beyoncé buys Ivy Park stake from Topshop owner accused of sexual harassment and racial abuse

Why Serena Williams fans found her ‘GQ’ “Woman” of the Year cover problematic

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Viola Desmond, civil rights torchbearer, to be featured on new Canadian $10 bill

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The stabbing of Ann Marie Washington should call attention to rising hate crimes in public spaces

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Michelle Obama, Gabrielle Union and others are destigmatizing maternal health issues for black women

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The Movement Must-Reads: Women of color win the midterms, black Republicans fight for House seats

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Lucy McBath declares victory in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District election