sherilyn ifill
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Black Twitter Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Harry Belafonte
The passing of actor/singer/civil rights activist Harry Belafonte leads to tributes from notable Black figures.
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Starbucks Tapped Public Policy, Racial-Justice Organizations to Help With Bias Training, but What Will Change Look Like?
After the arrest of two black men in a Philadelphia Starbucks for simply existing, the ubiquitous coffee chain immediately stepped forward, implementing swift action in a bid to combat racial bias. As part of its initiative to fight discrimination, Starbucks announced that it would close all stores nationwide on May 29 to provide more than…