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Black Pledges Faced Violent, Racist Threats from White Frat Brothers, Lawsuit Claims
The two were the only Black pledges of the season.
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“I’m Probably More Black Than You,” Says White Deputy to Black Woman
Another day, another ridiculous comment from a police officer.
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Rockford Student Suffers Brain Damage after being Body Slammed by a Cop
The boy’s family has filed a suit against the school and city.
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Supreme Court Rejects Racist Jury Claim by Death Row Inmate Who Gouged His Eyes Out
Ketanji Brown Jackson joined the dissent that a biased jury compromised his trial.
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Finally, Supreme Court to Hear Rodney Reed’s Death Row Appeal
Supported by Rihanna and Kim Kardashian, Rodney Reed will finally get his chance before the high court.
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Gulfport Teen Shot by Cop Outside Family Dollar Taken Off Life Support [Update]
The 15-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
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LA City Council President Resigns after Racist “Monkey” Remarks Exposed [Update]
The California branches of the NAACP are demanded her resignation.
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Video: Campus Cops Accused of Racially Profiling Black Student
The university police accused the student of using a fake ID.
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Orlando Drop Tower Ride Permanently Closes Following Death of Tyre Sampson [Update]
Sampson’s father previously petitioned for the ride to shut down and make the site a permanent memorial.
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Daniel Prude’s Family Has Reached a Multi-Million Dollar Settlement with City of Rochester
The city agreed to the settlement, however, they did not admit any fault in Prude’s killing. SMDH.
Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
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Supreme Court Rejects Racist Jury Claim by Death Row Inmate Who Gouged His Eyes Out
Ketanji Brown Jackson joined the dissent that a biased jury compromised his trial.
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Finally, Supreme Court to Hear Rodney Reed’s Death Row Appeal
Supported by Rihanna and Kim Kardashian, Rodney Reed will finally get his chance before the high court.
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Gulfport Teen Shot by Cop Outside Family Dollar Taken Off Life Support [Update]
The 15-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
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LA City Council President Resigns after Racist “Monkey” Remarks Exposed [Update]
The California branches of the NAACP are demanded her resignation.
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Orlando Drop Tower Ride Permanently Closes Following Death of Tyre Sampson [Update]
Sampson’s father previously petitioned for the ride to shut down and make the site a permanent memorial.
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Daniel Prude’s Family Has Reached a Multi-Million Dollar Settlement with City of Rochester
The city agreed to the settlement, however, they did not admit any fault in Prude’s killing. SMDH.
