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  • Families of 2 Black Women Who Died on the Same Day Demand Policy Change on Notice of Deaths

    The families of Lauren Smith-Fields and Brenda Lee Rawls say police did a poor investigation into their deaths and didn’t notify them of their deaths initially.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    March 11, 2022
  • Martin Luther King’s Daughter Criticizes Prince William’s Controversial Remarks on the Ukraine War

    Prince William has been accused of being racist following an alleged comment that war is “alien” in Europe but more likely to occur in other countries.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    March 10, 2022
  • New Police Report: Miss Alabama, Zoe Bethel, Ran ‘Full Speed’ Toward Balcony Railing [UPDATED]

    Bethel was in a coma until she was pronounced dead Feb 18. A police report found she ran toward a 3rd balcony with an “unknown substance” in her system.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    March 10, 2022
  • Cori Bush and Ilhan Omar Vote against Russian Oil Ban

    Cori Bush and Ilhan Omar Vote against Russian Oil Ban

    The two Democratic Representatives voted ‘no,’ joining 15 Republicans. Omar said her concern is how the sanctions will effect the people.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    March 10, 2022
  • Exclusive: Tyrone Brooks, MLK’s Aide, Discusses Critical Race Theory and the Future of Activism Ahead of New Documentary

    Tyrone Brooks discussed being mentored by Dr. King and encouraged our present day activists to keep fighting.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    March 9, 2022
  • Dunkin’ Employee Fatally Punches Man who Used Racial Slur, Charged and Sentenced

    The employee told the customer not to say the slur again. When he did, the employee struck him in the jaw leading to a fatal injury.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    March 9, 2022
  • Heckler Barks and Makes Monkey Noises at Black and Latino High School Soccer Players

    Two players were subject to racist heckling during their championship game Saturday. The heckler was identified as a student from one of the schools.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    March 9, 2022
  • Delaware Leads Fight Against Racial Disparities in Cancer

    With the help of patient navigators, Delaware patients have gained greater access to resources, support through treatment and trust within the medical field.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    March 8, 2022
  • Senator Shevrin Jones Sheds Tears during ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Debate

    Senator Shevrin Jones Sheds Tears during ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Debate

    Sen. Shevrin Jones opened up more about the issues he faced after coming out to his family and voters, driving him to break down in tears.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    March 8, 2022
  • A Woman’s Collection of 20,000 Black Artifacts to Go Up for Auction

    Elizabeth Meaders had been collecting artifacts for over 60 years, including photos of slaves and even Muhammad Ali’s boots.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    March 8, 2022
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