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Black America Divided Over ‘End’ of Target Boycott As Big Debates Ignite Across the Internet

Black America Divided Over ‘End’ of Target Boycott As Big Debates Ignite Across the Internet

After the 'End' of the Target Boycott, Organizer Nina Turner Says CVS is Next

After the ‘End’ of the Target Boycott, Organizer Nina Turner Says CVS is Next

Former Ohio Sen. Nina Turner is calling on Black folks to stop spending at another billion-dollar corporation after a Tennessee Senate bill is causing a stir.

The 400-Day Target Boycott Was More Effective Than You Think

The 400-Day Target Boycott Was More Effective Than You Think

If You See These Missing Black Girls, Call For Help!

If You See These Missing Black Girls, Call For Help!

Everything You Were Never Told About the Enslaved Woman Who <i>Actually</i> Sparked the Salem Witch Trials

Everything You Were Never Told About the Enslaved Woman Who Actually Sparked the Salem Witch Trials

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Why the Maga’s Effort to Steal the Black Male Vote Has Surged, But Must Be Stopped

Democratic strategist: The Maga leaders are trying to divide Black people, but it’s only going to empower us.

By

Tatsha Robertson

Published

August 31, 2023
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Biden-Harris Admin’s Historic Wins Are Fulfilling Martin Luther King’s Famous Dream, Says Insider

On the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, the Biden-Harris White House continues to be influenced by MLK’s dream, says former WH speechwriter.

By

Tatsha Robertson

Published

August 31, 2023
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Fabian Nelson’s Historic Victory Sends Message to Mississippi’s Anti-LGBT Legislators

The election of the state’s first openly gay legislator shows the door may be closing on homophobia in public policy.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

August 31, 2023
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Take One Guess Who’s The Most Targeted Group For Hate Crimes

A report sheds light on a disturbing trend in the wake of the Jacksonville massacre.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

August 31, 2023
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Is There More Overtime Pay In Your Future? What You Need To Know About A New Biden Proposal

It could mean more than 3 million more workers are eligible for overtime pay.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

August 31, 2023
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In Order for Americans To Love Our Country in Full, They Must Acknowledge Its History in Full

Teachers must have the freedom to teach the accurate history of our nation, no matter how painful and shameful some of that history might be.

By

Jay Connor

Published

August 31, 2023
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Why Are Prominent Black Women Facing a Wave of Harassment?

Black women in public life, including Kamala Harris and Fulton DA Fani Willis, face untold levels of harassment online and in person. Why won’t anyone stop it?

By

Jessica Washington

Published

August 31, 2023
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Voters Brought The “Tennessee Three” Back But The GOP Legislature Isn’t Done Trying to Silence Them

Republican lawmakers voted to silence Represenative Justin Jones, one of two Black lawmakers, who they kicked out of the state house earlier this year.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

August 29, 2023
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Here’s The Right’s Most Racist Attacks On Fani Willis After Trump’s Indictment

Conservatives keep hurling political misogynoir at the Fulton County DA. She remains unbothered.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

August 24, 2023
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Black Billionaires Could Save X (Twitter), But Why Would They?

With Elon Musk trying to destroy Twitter, there are Black billionaires (and millionaires) who are smart and connected enough to save it.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

August 12, 2023