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  • Jacob Blake Withdraws Lawsuit Against Kenosha Officer who Shot Him

    Blake dismissed the case with prejudice meaning he will not be able to refile the claim.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 10, 2022
  • Lincoln College to Close Following Covid Complications and Cyber Attack

    Lincoln College to Close Following Covid Complications and Cyber Attack

    The predominantly Black college faced challenges in both recruitment and retainment amidst financial and technological issues.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 10, 2022
  • Patrick Lyoya Official Autopsy Results Released [Updated]

    Patrick Lyoya Official Autopsy Results Released [Updated]

    The Kent County Medical Examiner’s office report found Lyoya died by a gunshot to the back of the head.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 10, 2022
  • Meet the Black Voices behind Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

    Meet the Black Voices behind Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

    The Black talent at Disney play a major part of what makes a visitor’s experience unforgettable, especially during their 50th anniversary.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 9, 2022
  • White Michigan Councilwoman calls Black Colleague “Ghetto” During Committee Meeting

    White Michigan Councilwoman calls Black Colleague “Ghetto” During Committee Meeting

    9th Ward Councilwoman Eva Worthing insisted the comment wasn’t racist but instead a “knee-jerk” reaction.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 9, 2022
  • Daunte Wright’s Mother Detained by Officer for Recording Traffic Stop

    Daunte Wright’s Mother Detained by Officer for Recording Traffic Stop

    Katie Wright said it was her civic duty to make sure no one suffered the same fate as her son.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 9, 2022
  • Experts Say Black Voters are Targeted by Misinformation Campaigns

    Experts Say Black Voters are Targeted by Misinformation Campaigns

    Social media accounts have been used to spread disinformation ahead of elections to turn Black voters away from the polls.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 3, 2022
  • Black Church Leaders Called to Support LGBTQ Rights

    Black Church Leaders Called to Support LGBTQ Rights

    Though the religious and LGBT communities are historically divided, the church could help push the fight for equal rights forward.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 3, 2022
  • Mayor Eric Adams Faces Heat for “End Gun Violence” Jacket at Met Gala

    Mayor Adams tried to pull an AOC but the message did not translate so well.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 3, 2022
  • New Jersey Sees Major Racial Gap in Access To AP Courses

    There’s nearly a 30 percent gap between the number of white students and Black students who participate in advanced courses.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 2, 2022
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