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  • Judge Overturns Conviction of Florida Cop Who Shot Autistic Man’s Caretaker

    Jonathan Aledda’s misdemeanor charge from the 2016 shooting of Charles Kinsey has been overturned by the appeals court due to a missing testimony.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    February 23, 2022
  • New Assessment for Texas Teachers May Threaten Diversity in the Classroom

    A new assessment for prospective teachers in Texas has shown disparities in how well Black candidates perform versus white candidates.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    February 23, 2022
  • Oregon Man Charged for Killing and Injuring of Amir Locke Demonstrators

    Oregon Man Charged for Killing and Injuring of Amir Locke Demonstrators

    Benjamin Smith, 43, killed one demonstrator and injured five while they protested against the death of Amir Locke in a Portland park.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    February 23, 2022
  • Kamala Harris Mocked after Echoing Concern for Ukraine-Russia Tensions

    Republicans and conservatives weren’t impressed with Vice President Harris’ remarks following her trip to Germany to warn European allies of a Russian invasion.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    February 23, 2022
  • National Geographic Features First Black Woman Explorer on Cover as She Dives Deep to Uncover Sunken Slave Ships

    Tara Roberts quit her job as magazine editor to search the ocean floor and document the wreckage of slave ships, learning about her own history along the way.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    February 23, 2022
  • Updated: NJ Teen Speaks Out after Police Break up Mall Fight, Arresting Black Teen

    The other teenager involved voiced his concerns about racial bias being involved in the arrest of the Black teenager, Kye.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    February 23, 2022
  • Elana Meyers Taylor Becomes Most Decorated Black Athlete in Winter Olympics History

    Elana Meyers Taylor Becomes Most Decorated Black Athlete in Winter Olympics History

    Meyers Taylor is now a five-time medal winning athlete in the Winter Olympics, being the first woman and Black person to do so.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    February 22, 2022
  • A Missouri Mother Wins Fight to Reopen an Investigation into Son’s Death

    Doressia McKee believes Columbia, Missouri police mishandled the investigation into her son’s alleged overdose. They have agreed to reopen the case.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    February 22, 2022
  • Black Lives Matter Kicked Off Amazon Charity Platform

    The organization has been suspended due to their disputes with some states who claim they failed to report where their 2020 donations have gone.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    February 22, 2022
  • Black Beauty Roster Partners with WarnerMedia to Train Beauty Professionals how to Style Talent of Color

    The Black Beauty Roster will work with WarnerMedia to ensure their beauty professionals learn how to style Black talent from hair to makeup.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    February 21, 2022
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