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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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Biden Signed an Executive Order Combatting Inequality, Here’s What It Actually Does
In the wake of the Tyre Nichols murder, President Biden signed an executive order to address racial inequality. But what does the order actually do?
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Here’s What Black Scholars Have To Say About The AP African American Studies Backlash
Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries: “It’s Jim Crow education. These are the major thinkers in the 21st century… they are not optional.”
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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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Republicans Are All Gung-Ho About Clarence Thomas Getting His Own Statue
The Georgia Senate has made a case for honoring the Supreme Court Justice.
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New Jersey Adding More AP Classes in Black History, But Is it Enough?
Democratic Governor Phil Murphy announced that his administration will be expanding the number of schools offering AP African American studies.
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The Story of The Black National Anthem: The Song That Ruffled White People’s Feathers
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” was performed at the Super Bowl for the first time this year. Here’s why it still resonates with Black Americans.
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Mississippi Republicans Want to Create A Separate Court For The Black City of Jackson
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba called the legislation “some of the most oppressive legislation in our city’s history.” Here’s what you need to know.
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Representative Barbara Lee Announces Her Senate Run [UPDATED]
Representative Barbara Lee plans to launch her Campaign for California Senator Diane Feinstein’s seat to become the only Black woman currently in the Senate.
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The Oldest School For Black Children Just Moved. Here’s Why!
In Virginia, a building that historians believe is the oldest standing school house for Black children was just moved half-a-mile away.
Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
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Biden Signed an Executive Order Combatting Inequality, Here’s What It Actually Does
In the wake of the Tyre Nichols murder, President Biden signed an executive order to address racial inequality. But what does the order actually do?
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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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Republicans Are All Gung-Ho About Clarence Thomas Getting His Own Statue
The Georgia Senate has made a case for honoring the Supreme Court Justice.
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New Jersey Adding More AP Classes in Black History, But Is it Enough?
Democratic Governor Phil Murphy announced that his administration will be expanding the number of schools offering AP African American studies.
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Mississippi Republicans Want to Create A Separate Court For The Black City of Jackson
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba called the legislation “some of the most oppressive legislation in our city’s history.” Here’s what you need to know.
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Representative Barbara Lee Announces Her Senate Run [UPDATED]
Representative Barbara Lee plans to launch her Campaign for California Senator Diane Feinstein’s seat to become the only Black woman currently in the Senate.
