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Massachusetts, Of All Places, Is Finally Putting Black Voices Front and Center
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy created a Black empowerment advisory counsel. Here’s what it does.
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HBCU Graduates Are Excellent Teachers, But Of Course We Already Knew That
The Department of Education granted $18 million this month to teaching programs at HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions.
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The Fall of One of Media’s Most Notorious Alleged Scammers
Carlos Watson, a Ozy media start-up founder turned accused con man was arrested on Thursday on multiple counts of fraud.
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Minnesota Steps Up to Protect Missing Black Women
The Minnesota State House passed a bill creating the Office of Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls, the first office of its kind in the nation.
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This Black Cemetery Was Left In Ruins–And It’s Not The Only One [Updated]
In Potomac, MD., a 150-year-old Black cemetery for former slaves and freed Black people became a dumping ground.
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Identifying Domestic Violence Bruises On Black Skin Might Become a Lot Easier
Bruises can be harder to identify on dark skin; researchers have possibly found a way to help.
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Mississippi Crisis: Some Babies are Born with Syphilis
Mississippi doctor warns of a 900% increase in congenital syphilis in babies over the last five years.
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Drowning in Medical Debt? You May Soon Get Help
Over half of all Black Americans have medical debt; Federal Covid relief dollars could help ease the burden.
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Way Too Much Student Loan Debt? Education Scams Could Be The Reason
A new initiative from the White House aims to help Black Americans dig out of student loan debt.
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White Supremacists Tried to “Destroy” Baltimore. Here’s What You Need to Know
Two white supremacists were arrested Monday on conspiracy charges in a racist plot to destroy Baltimore’s power grid.
Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
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Massachusetts, Of All Places, Is Finally Putting Black Voices Front and Center
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy created a Black empowerment advisory counsel. Here’s what it does.
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The Fall of One of Media’s Most Notorious Alleged Scammers
Carlos Watson, a Ozy media start-up founder turned accused con man was arrested on Thursday on multiple counts of fraud.
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This Black Cemetery Was Left In Ruins–And It’s Not The Only One [Updated]
In Potomac, MD., a 150-year-old Black cemetery for former slaves and freed Black people became a dumping ground.
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Drowning in Medical Debt? You May Soon Get Help
Over half of all Black Americans have medical debt; Federal Covid relief dollars could help ease the burden.
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Way Too Much Student Loan Debt? Education Scams Could Be The Reason
A new initiative from the White House aims to help Black Americans dig out of student loan debt.
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White Supremacists Tried to “Destroy” Baltimore. Here’s What You Need to Know
Two white supremacists were arrested Monday on conspiracy charges in a racist plot to destroy Baltimore’s power grid.
