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  • Lawmaker Says A Book didn’t Make him Gay during Debate about LGBTQ Topics in School

    During Florida debate about LGBTQ topics being taught in schools, Sen. Shevrin Jones asserts that literature had no influence on his sexuality.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 26, 2022
  • Rich Donors Support Conservative Groups in Campaign to Ban Books Addressing Race

    The trend of banning books addressing race and LGBTQ+ issues is supported not only by conservative grassroots groups but also their wealthy donors.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 25, 2022
  • Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman says Jan 6 ‘Could’ve Easily Been a Bloodbath’

    Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman says Jan 6. ‘could have easily been a bloodbath’ had officers used excessive force to tame the violent mob.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 25, 2022
  • Family Accuses Police of being ‘Racially Insensitive’ in Lauren Smith-Fields Investigation

    The family of 23-year-old Lauren Smith-Fields plans to sue a Connecticut police department for being ‘racially insensitive’ in the investigation of her death.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 24, 2022
  • Black South Carolina Voters are Disappointed with Biden’s First Year

    Black voters in South Carolina expressed their frustration that Biden has not fulfilled the promises he made to the Black community.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 21, 2022
  • Louisiana Senate Candidate Gary Chambers smokes Marijuana in Ad Campaign

    In his first campaign ad, Senate candidate Gary Chambers smokes a blunt while sending an important message about marijuana legalization.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 19, 2022
  • Iris Nevins Creates Black NFT Brand to ‘Rebalance Power’ in the Marketplace

    29-year-old Iris Nevins and her team have collaborated to create a NFT to promote Black artists, receiving $140,000 in revenue in under a year.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 18, 2022
  • Renowned Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee dies at 102

    Decorated Airman Charles McGee, known for flying over 400 missions in the span of three wars, has died at age 102.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 18, 2022
  • How the Police Arrest a Black Man on a White Man’s Warrant

    A Black Las Vegas man is suing the Henderson Police Department for arresting him on a warrant issued for a white man.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 14, 2022
  • Selma native Congresswoman Terri Sewell says Biden Should’ve Spoke Sooner on Voting Rights

    Congresswoman Terri Sewell speaks on the importance of passing the Freedom to Vote Act and the legislative restrictions on voting.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 14, 2022
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