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A Historically Black Church’s BLM Sign Was Vandalized By Racists… For a Second Time
Racists spray-painted swastikas across a Black Lives Matter sign outside of the Metropolitan AME Church in Northwest D.C.
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Despite Multiple Warnings, Alabama GOP Continues to Try to Disenfranchise Black Voters
The Alabama GOP is still fighting against giving Black voters in the state adequate representation, despite Supreme Court repeatedly telling them they have to.
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Mississippi River Drought Threatens New Orleans Drinking Water
New Orleans is potentially on the brink a major drinking water crisis, highlighting the escalating environmental disasters in Black communities.
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The Root Institute: 5 Ways to Tackle The Black Maternal Health Crisis
At The Root Institute this year, we spoke to leading experts on the Black maternal health crisis. Here are some of our takeaways.
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The Biden Administration Could Be Coming For Legacy Admissions
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said he’s “interested in pulling whatever levers” he can to discourage legacy college admissions.
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Tim Scott Has More to Say About His “Lovely Christian” Girlfriend
The only un-married Republican Presidential candidate is facing more pressure to talk about his relationship status.
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley Has A Message For Student Borrowers Whose Loans Are Resuming
“I’m going to continue to press for relief that goes as deep as the scale of the crisis, for a response that goes as deep as the hurt is,” says Rep. Pressley.
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What’s Happening With San Francisco’s Reparations Plan?
In March, San Francisco moved forward with a bold reparations plan that includes $5 million in payments to eligible Black San Franciscans. But what happens now?
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Why The Atlantic’s Jenisha Watts Decided to Open Up About Her “Childhood In A Crack House”
“The story has always been inside of me… but it was always a matter of timing,” says Jenisha Watts, author of the Atlantic’s October cover story.
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Why Are Cops Constantly Pulling Over Black Drivers in Beverly Hills?
A lawsuit is accusing Beverly Hills police of racially profiling nearly 1,100 Black drivers during traffic stops.