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Waka Flocka Flame Receives Honorary Degree From Bible Institute of America
Reverend Jesse Jackson was also honored by the Institute alongside the Atlanta rapper.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Invokes History, Family in Emotional Speech
Newly-confirmed first Black woman SCOTUS justice spoke publicly at White House today
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Jackie 75: ESPN Honors 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson Breaking the Color Barrier with Special Coverage
The project features a video series, live broadcast from the Jackie Robinson Museum opening and special college baseball games.
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The Life and Career of Jesse Jackson to be Centered in Upcoming Documentary Feature and Limited Series
Jesse Jackson is going to slow down enough to talk through and reflect on his life long fight for racial and economic justice,' said director Shola Lynch.
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Jussie Smollett Sentenced to 150 Days in Jail, 30 Months Felony Probation for Staging Fake Hate Crime [UPDATED]
While this chapter may be over, Smollett's legal troubles are far from over.
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Everyone In Louisville Should Wear Breonna Taylor Gear to Brett Hankison’s Trial
Someone needs to explain why that's a problem if Breonna Taylor wasn't Brett Hankison's victim
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Updated: Former Cop Who Killed Laquan McDonald Released Early, Chicago Activists Protest
McDonald's family called the shortened sentence a "slap on the wrist" and local activists are pushing for federal charges against the former officer.
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Let the World See Explores the Extraordinary Fight of Mamie Till-Mobley
Directors and executive producers Jeanmarie Condon and Fatima Curry discuss why Mamie Till-Mobley’s story is still so important.