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The Constitution Was Literally Written By Slaveowners. Why Is America Obsessed With Upholding It?

Devised by the likes of Thomas Jefferson, a slave owner, the constitution saw Black people as property. It's no surprise it's being used to take human rights.

Candace McDuffie

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Massachusetts Supreme Court Says Woman Can Sue Harvard for Use of Images of Her Enslaved Ancestors

In a June 23 ruling, the Massachusetts Supreme Court says Tamara Lanier can sue Harvard for emotional distress.

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Republican Congresswoman Mary Miller Says Roe Ruling Is "Historic Victory For White Life"

She thanked Trump for his part in Friday's Supreme Court decision to end a woman's right to abortion.

Candace McDuffie

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January 6 Committee Schedules Surprise Hearing For Tuesday

The topic of the hearing, as well as who will be testifying, remains unknown.

Candace McDuffie

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The Evolution of 50 Cent: Got Rich and Nearly Died Tryin’

Andrew Gillum’s Fall From Grace

Criminal Justice

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Criminal Justice

Four Louisiana Officers Acquitted In Death of Black Man

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Last Recorded Moments of Missing, Pregnant Chicago Woman Released

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Criminal Justice

Black Salon Worker Fired for Claims of Racial Discrimination at Work

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Criminal Justice

Grand Rapids Officer Charged in Patrick Lyoya Shooting

Legal

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Liberal Justices Explain Why Roe Ending Matters for Black Americans

Jessica Washington

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President Joe Biden Laments "Extreme and Dangerous" Ruling On Abortion

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Justice Clarence Thomas Is Ready To Undo More Rights

Image for O.J. Simpson Sued for $96 Million Over the 1994 Deaths of Nicole Brown, Ronald Goldman

O.J. Simpson Sued for $96 Million Over the 1994 Deaths of Nicole Brown, Ronald Goldman

Law Enforcement

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Law Enforcement

Miami Cop Tells Black Driver, “This Is How You Guys Get Killed."

Image for Mayor of City Where Breonna Taylor Was Killed Apologizes for Systemic Racism Against Black People

Police Brutality

Mayor of City Where Breonna Taylor Was Killed Apologizes for Systemic Racism Against Black People

Candace McDuffie

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Police Brutality

Feds Seek 25 Years For Derek Chauvin For Violating George Floyd's Rights

Candace McDuffie

Image for Black Trans Woman Covered in Spit Hood, Dies in Custody of Dallas Police

Police Brutality

Black Trans Woman Covered in Spit Hood, Dies in Custody of Dallas Police

Race Matters

Image for Massachusetts Supreme Court Says Woman Can Sue Harvard for Use of Images of Her Enslaved Ancestors

Massachusetts Supreme Court Says Woman Can Sue Harvard for Use of Images of Her Enslaved Ancestors

Image for Maine Insurance Agency Receives Backlash After Posting Racist Juneteenth Sign

Maine Insurance Agency Receives Backlash After Posting Racist Juneteenth Sign

Candace McDuffie

Image for Prince William Addresses Racism During Windrush Day Speech

Prince William Addresses Racism During Windrush Day Speech

Candace McDuffie

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Lawmakers Use Juneteenth As A Platform To Close the Constitution's Slavery loophole

Education

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Expert: Degrees don't really matter in College, just finish and get out!

Image for White Parents Drive Out Black Educator in Anti-CRT Rage

White Parents Drive Out Black Educator in Anti-CRT Rage

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UNCF Partnership Focuses on Student's Mental Health

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Atlanta-Based Professor Wants Students to Think Twice Before Going to College

Coronavirus

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FDA Approves Covid Vaccines For Young Children

Candace McDuffie

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White House Rolls Out Plan to Vaccinate the Youngest Americans Against COVID-19

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Black Celebrities Who Have Died from COVID-19

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Afro-Latina Artist Pays Special Tribute to Black Nurses

Obituary

Image for Philadelphia's First Black Reporter, Trudy Haynes Has Died At 95

Philadelphia's First Black Reporter, Trudy Haynes Has Died At 95

Alexandra Jane

Image for Former NFL Running Back Marion Barber Dead at 38

Former NFL Running Back Marion Barber Dead at 38

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Jewell Caples, AKA "First Lady of Death Row Records" Dies

Alexandra Jane

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Kevin Samuels, Controversial YouTuber, Dies At 56

Opinion

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The Constitution Was Literally Written By Slaveowners. Why Is America Obsessed With Upholding It?

Candace McDuffie

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Firearm Instructor Makes Racist Jokes About Black People & Guns

Adriano Contreras

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Everyone In Louisville Should Wear Breonna Taylor Gear to Brett Hankison's Trial

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Mississippi's Capital City Continues To Struggle With Aging Water System

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Shop the Ulta Beauty Summer of Hair Love Sale Now

The Ulta Summer of Hair Love sale runs through Saturday, July 16.

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Catch 'em All and Then Keep Them in This Pokémon Ombre Bag for $50

Save $20 on this faux leather Pokémon bag from GameStop.

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Work Your Cardio At Home And Get This Elliptical Machine With 20%

The Schwinn Fitness Elliptical is an ideal way to work your cardio fitness…

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Clear up those snores and give yourself and others a restful sleep.

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