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  • Rich Donors Support Conservative Groups in Campaign to Ban Books Addressing Race

    The trend of banning books addressing race and LGBTQ+ issues is supported not only by conservative grassroots groups but also their wealthy donors.

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    Kalyn Womack






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    January 25, 2022
  • Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman says Jan 6 ‘Could’ve Easily Been a Bloodbath’

    Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman says Jan 6. ‘could have easily been a bloodbath’ had officers used excessive force to tame the violent mob.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 25, 2022
  • Supreme Court to Decide Whether Colleges Can Consider Race in Admissions Process

    The Supreme Court will once again revisit the decision to allow colleges and universities to consider race when admitting applicants.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 24, 2022
  • Georgia Pastor and Wife Arrested for Holding 8 People Locked in Basement Against Their Will

    Griffin Fire Department found eight people in the basement of Georgia Pastor Curtis Keith Bankston and his wife.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 24, 2022
  • Family Accuses Police of being ‘Racially Insensitive’ in Lauren Smith-Fields Investigation

    The family of 23-year-old Lauren Smith-Fields plans to sue a Connecticut police department for being ‘racially insensitive’ in the investigation of her death.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 24, 2022
  • Poet Amanda Gorman Feared for Her Life Upon Performing at the Inauguration

    Poet and activist Amanda Gorman shared in a New York Times opinion that she almost declined performing at the Inauguration in fear of her life.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 21, 2022
  • Black South Carolina Voters are Disappointed with Biden’s First Year

    Black voters in South Carolina expressed their frustration that Biden has not fulfilled the promises he made to the Black community.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 21, 2022
  • CNN’s Laura Coates says She was Told ‘No’ to Hosting Jeopardy!

    CNN’s Laura Coates says She was Told ‘No’ to Hosting Jeopardy!

    CNN legal analyst Laura Coates inquired about hosting Jeopardy! as a permanent host and was turned down by the show’s producers.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 21, 2022
  • Kansas DA: No Charges in Cedric Lofton Case on the Basis of “Stand Your Ground” Law

    District Attorney Marc Bennett claims “stand your ground” law is justification to avoid prosecuting officers who killed 17-year-old Cedric Lofton.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 20, 2022
  • ‘Blacks for Trump’ Founder Maurice Symonette was part of a Violent Cult, According to Report

    Maurice Symonette or ‘Michael the Black Man’ used to be part of a violent Miami cult before dedicating his time toward supporting former President Trump.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 20, 2022
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