In her latest YouTube video, Akilah Hughes of Akilah Obviously explains Racial Discussion Fatigue Syndrome (or RDFS) and how you can work through it. She asks, “Are you constantly having to explain why certain viewpoints are problematic?” If you’re reading this, I’m sure you can relate.

Since June 11th, the internet has been buzzing with News reports of Rachel Dolezal, the president of the local NAACP chapter in Spokane, WA and a professor of Africana Studies at Eastern Washington University, who identifies as a black woman although she is of European ancestry.

These words from Poet Indigo Williams will stir your soul. She speaks difficult truths on race and identity.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie sat down with NPR's Michele Norris for short discussion on the  "Americanah" author's thoughts on race and identity.

Last week, New York Magazine columnist Jonathan Chait appeared on Melissa Harris-Perry to discuss his latest piece on the Obama era, "The Color of His Presidency." Melissa invited Chait on to talk about some of the pieces epistemological oversights, and it seems the journalist wasn't ready for the Dr. Harris-Perry's pushback. Though the professor offered important historical context to the conversation, Mr. Chait appeared to stumble over his words -- doubling down and accusing Melissa of unfairness but offering no evidence to support the claims.

This exchange is just one of the many, many reasons why Melissa Harris-Perry is one of our favorite Black women on TV. She was brilliant and composed.

Watch the clip and you just might learn something.