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  • Fla. Approves New Watered-Down Black History Curriculum

    On Wednesday, the state’s Board of Education approved a controversial set of standards for teaching Black history across the state.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    July 20, 2023
  • President Obama Calls Out Book Bans in New Open Letter

    President Obama Calls Out Book Bans in New Open Letter

    “Some of the books that shaped my life–and the lives of so many others—are being challenged by people who disagree with certain ideas or perspectives,” he wrote

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    July 19, 2023
  • Black College DEI Director Sues School She Says Accused Her of Being a White Supremacist

    Black College DEI Director Sues School She Says Accused Her of Being a White Supremacist

    “They literally marginalized me as an individual, and they shunned me and they worked really hard to push me out,” says Dr. Tabia Lee.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    July 19, 2023
  • Want the Latte Look? We’ve Got All the Black-Owned Beauty Products You Need

    The viral TikTok beauty trend is everywhere. Get the look yourself with our favorite Black-owned beauty products.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    July 18, 2023
  • Dope Black Plus-Size Fashion Designers You Need to Know

    We found flowy kaftans, sexy evening gowns and more made with curvy girls in mind.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    July 18, 2023
  • The Digital Public Library Protects Our Right to Read Banned Books

    The Digital Public Library Protects Our Right to Read Banned Books

    The Banned Book Club provides free ebooks in areas where books are banned

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    July 16, 2023
  • MC Sha-Rock Gives Us a Hip Hop History Lesson

    The Root caught up with the first female MC to talk about the culture she helped create

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    July 14, 2023
  • CB2 Just Invested In Some Excellent Black Furniture Designers

    The new Black in Design Collective is the latest initiative by the retailer who has joined the Fifteen Percent Pledge.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    July 14, 2023
  • This is Not a Drill: Sol de Janeiro Products are on Sale

    This Prime Day 2023 deal ends today. Get it while you can!

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    July 12, 2023
  • Oh Snap! Diddy Just Launched a Way for Us to Buy Everything Black

    Oh Snap! Diddy Just Launched a Way for Us to Buy Everything Black

    The entertainer/entrepreneur’s new platform is designed to make it easier to support Black businesses.

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    July 12, 2023
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