New Report Shows Less Support for Black Nonprofits Since 2020 Racial Reckoning
The Story of How Atlanta Became ‘Black Hollywood’
Black Pastor Charged With Manslaughter After Deadly Backyard Baptism
How Dr. Dre Finally Became a Billionaire
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Black Man Shot To Death By Cop For Allegedly Stealing Laundry Detergent
Roderick Brooks, 47, was unarmed when he was killed by law enforcement for reportedly shoplifting from a Dollar General in Houston.
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Family Suing Sesame Place Releases Video Of Incident
The video: The Sesame character ignores girl in the recording, family claims
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Boy, Bye! Clarence Thomas Will Not Teach At GWU Law School This Fall
A student-led petition at the Washington school led to Thomas’ removal.
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[Updated] Every Ex-Cop Charged in George Floyd’s Killing Has Been Sentenced
The case for former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao and J. Alexander was rescheduled to ensure a non-biased jury.
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Warren Buffett-Owned Mortgage Company Discriminated Against Black Homeowners
The settlement between Trident Mortgage Co. and the DOJ is the “second-largest redlining settlement in history.”
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102-Year-Old Black World War II Vet From Segregated Mail Unit Receives Congressional Gold Medal
Romay Davis, 102, is being honored for her work in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
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White Woman Faces Charges for Spitting at Black Protestor
She claims she didn’t do it though a photograph of the incident suggests differently.
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R. Kelly’s Manager Pleads Guilty to Stalking Charges
Donnell Russell used threats and harassment to silence one of Kelly’s victims.