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  • 2020 Racial Justice Protesters Won a Massive Victory in New York

    2020 Racial Justice Protesters Won a Massive Victory in New York

    New York City to pay $13 million to racial justice protesters who were beaten by police during 2020 protests.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    July 20, 2023
  • Democrats Just Got One Crucial Step Closer To Holding SCOTUS Accountable

    Democrats Just Got One Crucial Step Closer To Holding SCOTUS Accountable

    The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill which would impose sweeping ethics rules on the Supreme Court in the wake of numerous ethics scandals.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    July 19, 2023
  • Congressional Black Caucus Aligned Super PAC Shakes Up 2024 Election

    Congressional Black Caucus Aligned Super PAC Shakes Up 2024 Election

    The new super PAC is investing “eight figures” in flipping the House. This would put Rep. Hakeem Jeffries in line to become the first-ever Black Speaker.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    July 18, 2023
  • Black Folks Watch Out! These Deadly Summer Heat Waves Are a Warning

    Dangerous heat waves this summer are placing Black Americans at risk.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    July 16, 2023
  • Does the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision Apply to Hiring? Experts Weigh In

    13 Republican attorneys general wrote letters to major companies warning against using race in hiring and promotions.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    July 14, 2023
  • Minneapolis’ Infamous Police Department Is Getting a Massive Overhaul

    Minneapolis’ Infamous Police Department Is Getting a Massive Overhaul

    A Minnesota judge approved an agreement to reform Minneapolis’ police department in the wake of George Floyd.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    July 14, 2023
  • The “OPill” Birth Control Has Changed The Game For Black Women

    The F.D.A just approved the first over-the-counter birth control. Here’s why that’s a big deal for Black Americans.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    July 13, 2023
  • Is the Black Democratic Rep. from Ga., Who Switched Parties, Delusional to Think Black Folk Will Still Vote for Her?

    Is the Black Democratic Rep. from Ga., Who Switched Parties, Delusional to Think Black Folk Will Still Vote for Her?

    Atlanta State Rep. Mesha Mainor defends her decision to switch parties despite being voted in as a Democrat, saying her constituents still support her.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    July 13, 2023
  • Black Men Need To Pay Attention To This New Skin Cancer Study!

    The American Academy of Dermatology found that Black men have a higher risk of death from melanoma.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    July 12, 2023
  • Why Trump Was Pushing for a Post-Election Trial, but Probably Won’t Get It

    Why Trump Was Pushing for a Post-Election Trial, but Probably Won’t Get It

    The judge in the former President’s documents case rejected his request to indefinitely delay his trial.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    July 11, 2023
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