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  • 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






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    February 23, 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
  • 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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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    February 18, 2022
  • 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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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    February 17, 2022
  • Erin Jackson: First Black Woman to Win Gold in Solo Speed Skating Event

    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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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    February 14, 2022
  • 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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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    February 14, 2022
  • 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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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    February 11, 2022
  • 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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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    February 11, 2022
  • Black Man Dies in Police Custody: Incident Report Says No FoulPlay

    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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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    February 9, 2022
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