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  • HBCU Night is the College Resource Every Black PWI Student Needs

    Founder Andres Martin took his own HBCU experience and turned it into an event where community can immerse into the HBCU culture.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    August 1, 2022
  • Did Black Folks Love Elvis, Too, Or Was He Just Another Racist?

    Did Black Folks Love Elvis, Too, Or Was He Just Another Racist?

    The King of Rock n’ Roll’s recent biopic shows a one-sided relationship with us.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    July 29, 2022
  • Family of Teen Slain by Wisconsin Police Officer Files Lawsuit

    Family of Teen Slain by Wisconsin Police Officer Files Lawsuit

    Alvin Cole was killed in February 2020 when he was just 17 years old. He was one of three people killed by the former cop.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    July 29, 2022
  • NYC Mayor Adam’s Son is a Drill Rapper; Here’s What He Thinks About The Political pushback

    NYC Mayor Adam’s Son is a Drill Rapper; Here’s What He Thinks About The Political pushback

    Adams has previously suggested banning drill music from social media platforms.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    July 29, 2022
  • The First Black Country Club Becomes A Historical Landmark

    The First Black Country Club Becomes A Historical Landmark

    Shady Rest Golf and Country Club was created for Black people who were denied membership to private clubs.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    July 28, 2022
  • Fight for Illinois Democratic Party Chair Gets Heated Amidst Racism Accusations

    Fight for Illinois Democratic Party Chair Gets Heated Amidst Racism Accusations

    Gov. JB Pritzker says his push to unseat Rep. Robin Kelly is strictly business, not personal.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    July 28, 2022
  • Mississippi Man Arrested for Attempting to Hit Black Children with Car

    Dude thought he was playing Mario Kart and the point targets were literally children.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    July 28, 2022
  • [Updated] Every Ex-Cop Charged in George Floyd’s Killing Has Been Sentenced

    [Updated] Every Ex-Cop Charged in George Floyd’s Killing Has Been Sentenced

    The case for former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao and J. Alexander was rescheduled to ensure a non-biased jury.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    July 27, 2022
  • White Woman Faces Charges for Spitting at Black Protestor

    She claims she didn’t do it though a photograph of the incident suggests differently.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    July 27, 2022
  • J.D. Vance Compares Slavery to Abortion

    J.D. Vance Compares Slavery to Abortion

    Black lawmakers (as expected) were disgusted with the senate candidate’s comments.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    July 26, 2022
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