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A Woman’s Collection of 20,000 Black Artifacts to Go Up for Auction
Elizabeth Meaders had been collecting artifacts for over 60 years, including photos of slaves and even Muhammad Ali’s boots.
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Black Women Left Behind Amidst Economic Recovery
February was a good month economically, however, Black women still struggle with unemployment and reentering the workforce.
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A Florida College Implements ‘Interventions’ to Keep Students of Color from Dropping out
As students of color from low income families enter college, they often dropout before their junior year due to a lack of administrative help and resources.
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Florida Police Chief Fired for Exclusively Hiring Candidates of Color
Fort. Lauderdale police chief Larry Scirotto said he had promoted candidates of color in an effort to diversify the department, but the city didn’t like it.
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Missouri School District Reverses Ban on Toni Morrison Book Following Lawsuit [UPDATED]
Wentzvile School District had banned eight books including Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” which was accused of being sexually explicit.
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Patrisse Cullors Speaks Out on BLM and Its Controversy
In an emotional interview with The Guardian, Cullors shared why she joined BLM and what led to her departure.
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Estée Lauder Executive to Retire After Posting Meme with N-Word to Instagram
Senior executive John Demsey has been forced to resign after posting a meme on his Instagram page featuring a racial slur.
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Man Might Get a New Trial after 24 Years in Prison: Still Claims Innocence
Anthony Sims has been granted another chance to prove he did not murder a Chinese woman in 1998. Sims claims his friend was the killer.
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NYPD Charges Black People with Misdemeanors at Disproportionate Rate, Reports Find
A collection of reports on New York policing reveals racial bias in the number of Black people arrested for minor offenses.
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Colonial Williamsburg Museum Honors Black Coachmen of Jim Crow Era
Coachmen Benjamin Spraggins will have a carriage dedicated to him honoring the groundwork he laid down for coachmen
