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  • Inside the Fight to Close The Infamous ‘Slavery Loophole’

    Inside the Fight to Close The Infamous ‘Slavery Loophole’

    Democrats in Congress introduced the ‘Abolition Amendment,’ but what does it actually do?

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 26, 2023
  • Everything You Want to Know About The History of Juneteenth

    Everything You Want to Know About The History of Juneteenth

    The Root explains how this Texan-based celebration came to be our 12th federal holiday.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 25, 2023
  • Who Is Will Hurd? The Black Texan Running For President

    Who Is Will Hurd? The Black Texan Running For President

    Former Republican Congressman Will Hurd announced that he was running for President on Thursday.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 24, 2023
  • Central Park 5 Member Yusef Salaam Is Heading to the New York City Council

    Central Park 5 Member Yusef Salaam Is Heading to the New York City Council

    Yusef Salaam, a member of the “exonerated five,” won the Harlem Democratic primary race.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 21, 2023
  • Bishop William Barber II Retires From Pastoring, What’s Next?

    Bishop William Barber II Retires From Pastoring, What’s Next?

    North Carolina Civil Rights Leader Bishop William Barber delivered his last sermon as pastor after 30 years at Greenleaf Christian Church.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 20, 2023
  • Daniel Penny Pleads Not Guilty in Chokehold Death of Jordan Neely

    Daniel Penny Pleads Not Guilty in Chokehold Death of Jordan Neely

    Ex-Marine Daniel Penny pleaded not guilty in Manhattan Criminal Court in highly watched subway choking case.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 17, 2023
  • Donald Trump’s Indictment 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Donald Trump’s Indictment 101: Everything You Need to Know

    The former President was indicted on federal charges related to allegations that he illegally kept classified documents containing military secrets.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 12, 2023
  • The Student Loan Freeze Is Ending. Here’s What You Need to Know

    The debt ceiling deal between the White House and Republicans is putting an end to the student loan freeze.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 5, 2023
  • The Sad Story of Elijah McClain, Who Was Fatally Injected with Ketamine, Continues

    The Sad Story of Elijah McClain, Who Was Fatally Injected with Ketamine, Continues

    Almost four years after McClain’s death, a Colorado judge orders more delays in the trial of police officers whose interaction with McClain ended in his death.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 2, 2023
  • Will Louisianans Convicted Under Jim Crow Juries Finally Get Justice?

    Will Louisianans Convicted Under Jim Crow Juries Finally Get Justice?

    An estimated 1,500 Louisianans were convicted by non-unanimous juries, which the Supreme Court calls a racist holdover.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    May 30, 2023
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