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  • 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
  • Black Women Left Behind Amidst Economic Recovery

    February was a good month economically, however, Black women still struggle with unemployment and reentering the workforce.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    March 7, 2022
  • A Florida College Implements ‘Interventions’ to Keep Students of Color from Dropping out

    As students of color from low income families enter college, they often dropout before their junior year due to a lack of administrative help and resources.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    March 7, 2022
  • Florida Police Chief Fired for Exclusively Hiring Candidates of Color

    Fort. Lauderdale police chief Larry Scirotto said he had promoted candidates of color in an effort to diversify the department, but the city didn’t like it.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    March 7, 2022
  • Missouri School District Reverses Ban on Toni Morrison Book Following Lawsuit [UPDATED]

    Wentzvile School District had banned eight books including Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” which was accused of being sexually explicit.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    March 1, 2022
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