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5/11/22

2 Black Women Officers Sue Kansas City Police Department over Discrimination

The officers allege they were subjected to discrimination as well as retaliation within a hostile work environment.

5/10/22

NYC's De Blasio Accused of Firing White NYPD Brass for Black Replacements

After four white NYPD chiefs were forced to resign, de Blasio was suspected of deliberately filling their positions…

5/10/22

Jacob Blake Withdraws Lawsuit Against Kenosha Officer who Shot Him

Blake dismissed the case with prejudice meaning he will not be able to refile the claim.

5/10/22

Lincoln College to Close Following Covid Complications and Cyber Attack

The predominantly Black college faced challenges in both recruitment and retainment amidst financial and…

5/10/22

Patrick Lyoya Official Autopsy Results Released [Updated]

The Kent County Medical Examiner's office report found Lyoya died by a gunshot to the back of the head.

5/9/22

Meet the Black Voices behind Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary Celebration

The Black talent at Disney play a major part of what makes a visitor's experience unforgettable, especially during…

5/9/22

White Michigan Councilwoman calls Black Colleague “Ghetto” During Committee Meeting

9th Ward Councilwoman Eva Worthing insisted the comment wasn't racist but instead a "knee-jerk" reaction.

5/9/22

Daunte Wright’s Mother Detained by Officer for Recording Traffic Stop

Katie Wright said it was her civic duty to make sure no one suffered the same fate as her son.

5/3/22

Experts Say Black Voters are Targeted by Misinformation Campaigns

Social media accounts have been used to spread disinformation ahead of elections to turn Black voters away from the…

5/3/22

Black Church Leaders Called to Support LGBTQ Rights

Though the religious and LGBT communities are historically divided, the church could help push the fight for equal…

5/3/22

Mayor Eric Adams Faces Heat for “End Gun Violence” Jacket at Met Gala

Mayor Adams tried to pull an AOC but the message did not translate so well.

5/2/22

New Jersey Sees Major Racial Gap in Access To AP Courses

There's nearly a 30 percent gap between the number of white students and Black students who participate in advanced…

5/2/22

Another Black Texas Student Faces Hair Discrimination

High school senior Treyvion Gray is barred from graduation because his dread locs are too long for the dress code.

5/2/22

BLM’s Melina Abdullah Forcibly Removed from Mayoral Debate by Police

Minutes before the event began, protests ensued outside and Abdullah was dragged out the venue by police.

5/2/22

Employees Accuse Apple of Racism Amidst Return to Office

A group called Apple Together wrote an open letter to the company's CEO in concern of the push for in-person work.

4/27/22

London Officers Accused of Racially Profiling 2 Black Athletes

The officers will face a misconduct hearing after stopping and searching two Black athletes for weapons.

4/27/22

Mississippi Protesters Want to End Confederacy Holiday [Updated]

A Mississippi law allowed offices to be closed for Confederate Memorial Day.

4/22/22

Emmett Till’s Family Look to Prosecute His Accuser for Kidnapping

Carolyn Bryant Donham was named in the arrest warrant in Till's abduction decades ago. His family aims to use it in…

4/22/22

Patrick Lyoya's Family Hold Public Funeral, Eulogy Given by Rev. Al Sharpton [Updated]

The funeral service for Patrick Lyoya was held publicly and live streamed. Lyoya's family remembered him as a father…

4/22/22

The Evolution of Brittney Griner

Before her detainment in Russia, there are a number of moments and milestones leading to Griner's success as a WNBA…

Kalyn Womack's posts

2 Black Women Officers Sue Kansas City Police Department over Discrimination

NYC's De Blasio Accused of Firing White NYPD Brass for Black Replacements

Jacob Blake Withdraws Lawsuit Against Kenosha Officer who Shot Him

Lincoln College to Close Following Covid Complications and Cyber Attack

Patrick Lyoya Official Autopsy Results Released [Updated]

Meet the Black Voices behind Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary Celebration

White Michigan Councilwoman calls Black Colleague “Ghetto” During Committee Meeting

Daunte Wright’s Mother Detained by Officer for Recording Traffic Stop

Experts Say Black Voters are Targeted by Misinformation Campaigns

Black Church Leaders Called to Support LGBTQ Rights

Mayor Eric Adams Faces Heat for “End Gun Violence” Jacket at Met Gala

New Jersey Sees Major Racial Gap in Access To AP Courses

Another Black Texas Student Faces Hair Discrimination

BLM’s Melina Abdullah Forcibly Removed from Mayoral Debate by Police

Employees Accuse Apple of Racism Amidst Return to Office

London Officers Accused of Racially Profiling 2 Black Athletes

Mississippi Protesters Want to End Confederacy Holiday [Updated]

Emmett Till’s Family Look to Prosecute His Accuser for Kidnapping

Patrick Lyoya's Family Hold Public Funeral, Eulogy Given by Rev. Al Sharpton [Updated]

The Evolution of Brittney Griner