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Unlike Kyle Rittenhouse, Black People Can’t Argue “Stand Your Ground,” Attorney says
Suddenly the tables turn when a Black man shoots at someone in self-defense.
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Cheat Sheet: Are Black Folks Really Vaccine Hesitant?
The idea that Black people don’t get vaccinated is actually a myth.
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Courtney B. Vance Shares How Therapy Helped Him Cope With Losing His Father
"Ain't nobody else gonna help us if we don't help ourselves," the actor said in a discussion about mental health in the Black community at The Root Institute.
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Jackson Mississippi’s Water Crisis is a Warning! Climate Change Will Make It Worse for Black Americans
“We’re going to be doomed” if we don’t tackle climate change and address environmental racism, experts and water activists warn.
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BYU Finds No Evidence of Racist Heckling Toward Black Volleyball Player [Update]
Duke sophomore Rachel Richardson and Black teammates were subject to non-stop racial slurs by a BYU fan on Friday.