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Black Mother of Autistic Son Shares Concerns About Protecting Him From Police
Areva Martin writes that having “the talk” with a Black son is different when they’re living on the autism spectrum
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14,000 Etsy Sellers Striking Against Transaction Fee Hike
The independent artists are taking a stand against the company for cutting into their earning potential
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Advocates Want Wells Fargo Barred from Handling NYC Accounts
Community and consumer activists point to Wells Fargo’s discriminatory lending practices, arguing the bank should not be allowed to compete for city accounts
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Domestic Dispute Leaves Miami Man Dead
Police are investigating the death of a 27-year-old man who was stabbed to death in his Miami apartment building.
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Mom of Three Creates App With Black Moms in Mind
Meet Akina is an online community developed for Black moms and caregivers
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Historically Black Catholic School in Mobile, AL to Stay Open
After budget issues left the school on the verge of closure, the community showed up to help maintain a historic Alabama institution
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New Study Reveals Prediabetes Rates Have Doubled in American Children
As rates of prediabetes rise among children ages 12 to 19, doctors worry it could have dangerous long-term health consequences
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Alvin Ailey’s Second Company Returns to Stage With New Artistic Director
After a COVID-related pause, AIley II returns with an exciting two weeks of performances
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New Orleans School Board Reverses 100-Year Old Jazz Ban in Public Schools
The school board recently voted to remove a long-standing ban on jazz music and dancing in public schools
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A Black Mother’s Dilemma Examined: This is Why Lawmakers Need to Support Affordable Childcare Options for Us
Lack of affordable childcare is having a devastating effect on Black women in the workplace