Florida’s Rooney Rule Challenge is Rooted in White Supremacy – and Legal Fiction
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Black Celebs Who Have Stars On the Hollywood Walk of Fame
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America's Long Racist Nightmare Is Over
It is a new day in America. That we have chosen to forge a path into the bright, beautiful morning is a testament to this nation. Once again, in our darkest hour, we overcame our penchant for self-destruction and chose to embrace the light. But, in all the exultant triumph, let us not forget one…
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Oregon Lawmaker Proposes Reparation Bill for the State’s Descendants of American Slavery Victims
America’s racial awakening has brought about a number of positive changes—or at least earnest attempts at bringing change. The spotlight on systemic racism in policing, for example, appears to have lawmakers (mostly Democratic, but still) taking police reform more seriously than ever before. But when it comes to racial injustice and inequality, police brutality is…
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On Biden’s To-Do List Today Is Rescinding the Racist 1776 Commission [Updated]
After his inauguration today, President-elect Joe Biden will begin the arduous process of undoing much of the racist mess put in place by his predecessor—and top of his list is rescinding the racist 1776 Commission. As you’ll remember, the Trump administration kept up its racism until the bitter (though sweet for us) end by releasing…
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Selma, Ala., Lawmaker Announces Legislation That Would Allow Voters to Change the Name of Edmund Pettus Bridge
Legislation was introduced on Martin Luther King Jr. Day that would allow voters to change the name of the historical Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala. According to NBC News, the legislation was announced by Democratic State Senator Malika Sanders-Fortier. Sanders-Fortier released a statement saying that the legislation is meant “to give local people the…
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White Man in Texas Harasses Black Woman at Her Home; Law Enforcement Tells Her to Stay at a Hotel
A Black woman in Texas has had to leave her home after facing racial harassment from a white man in her neighborhood. According to NBCDFW 5, Stacey Livingston resides in a neighborhood in Denton County where one of her white neighbors began shouting racial slurs at her home. “The man was at the door saying:…
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Man Who Filmed Ahmaud Arbery's Death Accuses Georgia of Systemic Racism…Against White People
In one of the most ambitious attempts in the history of the Caucasian activity known as “trying it,” the man incarcerated for his alleged participation in the mini-lynch mob that led to the death of Ahmaud Arbery has petitioned for his release, claiming that the current “racially charged” atmosphere makes it impossible for a white…
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Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris to Be Escorted by Howard University’s Showtime Marching Band on Inauguration Day
It’s about to be a great day for the nation and a great day for HBCUs. According to a press release from Howard University, the illustrious HBCU’s marching band will participate in the 59th presidential inauguration parade, escorting fellow alum Kamala Harris as she makes her way to the Capitol. The Showtime Marching Band will…
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Coronavirus Disparities Continue as Black People Have Been Vaccinated at Much Lower Rates Than White People: Report
As we approach one full year of dealing with COVID, we’ve seen the pandemic exacerbate existing inequities and create new ones. As the vaccine for the virus continues to be distributed throughout the country, early data shows that Black people have been vaccinated at a much lower rate than white people. According to Kaiser Health…
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Unify With Deez Nuts
In less than 24 hours, Joe Biden will become the president of the United States of America. During his inauguration ceremony tomorrow, he will deliver a speech, and it will revolve around the concept of unity because he is a sentient shoestring and unity is his entire steez. In fact, pledging to take a shot…