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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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Olympian Allyson Felix Joins Campaign for Women’s Empowerment
Allyson Felix joined Mejuri and designer Jenna Lyons to launch a campaign for International Women’s Day, donating proceeds toward a fund for women’s empowerment
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Explores Black Civil War Patriots in New History Channel Documentary
History Channel teamed with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to dive into the efforts Black Americans contributed to the Civil War and highlight our Black heroes.
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Erin Jackson: First Black Woman to Win Gold in Solo Speed Skating Event
Erin Jackson has won gold in the 500m speed skating event at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, making history as the first Black woman to do so.
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The Criminalization of Black Women Starts Early
A report finds that Black girls are almost as likely to be arrested inside and outside the classroom as Black boys.
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Black West Virginia Lawmaker Receives KKK Meme from Pro-Life Group
Delegate Danielle Walker received an image via email suggesting her support for reproductive rights equates her to a Klan member.
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Fire Co. Suspended for Racist Jokes About Dead girl: Fanta Bility.
The fire company’s members are accused of making racist remarks and jokes about Fanta Bility, an 8-year-old killed by police in a virtual meeting.
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Black Man Dies in Police Custody: Incident Report Says No FoulPlay
The death of Damien Cameron in July 2021 is under investigation as recent reports conflict with the initial incident report detailing his cause of death.
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DreamWorks Animation to Launch Fellowship for HBCU Students
HBCU 20×20 and DreamWorks Animation have partnered together to create a fellowship allowing young Black creatives to hone their craft and build their network.
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Updated: Former Cop Who Killed Laquan McDonald Released Early, Chicago Activists Protest
McDonald’s family called the shortened sentence a “slap on the wrist” and local activists are pushing for federal charges against the former officer.
Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
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Olympian Allyson Felix Joins Campaign for Women’s Empowerment
Allyson Felix joined Mejuri and designer Jenna Lyons to launch a campaign for International Women’s Day, donating proceeds toward a fund for women’s empowerment
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Erin Jackson: First Black Woman to Win Gold in Solo Speed Skating Event
Erin Jackson has won gold in the 500m speed skating event at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, making history as the first Black woman to do so.
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Black Man Dies in Police Custody: Incident Report Says No FoulPlay
The death of Damien Cameron in July 2021 is under investigation as recent reports conflict with the initial incident report detailing his cause of death.
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DreamWorks Animation to Launch Fellowship for HBCU Students
HBCU 20×20 and DreamWorks Animation have partnered together to create a fellowship allowing young Black creatives to hone their craft and build their network.
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Updated: Former Cop Who Killed Laquan McDonald Released Early, Chicago Activists Protest
McDonald’s family called the shortened sentence a “slap on the wrist” and local activists are pushing for federal charges against the former officer.
