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Ain’t Nothin Wrong with An Afro: 12-year-old Embraces Hair in Children’s Book
Aiden Taylor, 12, has written his second book embracing his afro and encouraging Black kids to love themselves.
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$30,000 Award Offered for Information on Road Rage Shooting of 9-year-old Girl
Houston officials are offering a $30,000 award for information on the shooter who struck 9-year-old Ashanti Grant, putting her in critical condition.
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Black Man Freed after 44 Years on Rape Charges
Vincent Simmons, who was accused of brutally raping two white twin sisters in 1977, is free from prison after a Louisiana district attorney dropped his charges.
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Brooklyn Residents Protest Pipeline that Passes White Neighborhoods but Beelines through Black Ones
Brooklyn residents and activists filed a complaint to the Environmental Protection Agency accusing NY’s pipeline project of violating their civil rights.
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Library of Congress to Add Black Lives Matter Artwork to Online Exhibit
Thanks to activists who fought to preserve Black Lives Matter banners and posters, the Library of Congress has digitized these pieces to add to its collection.
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Erin Jackson: First Black Woman to Win Gold in Solo Speed Skating Event
Erin Jackson has won gold in the 500m speed skating event at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, making history as the first Black woman to do so.
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The Criminalization of Black Women Starts Early
A report finds that Black girls are almost as likely to be arrested inside and outside the classroom as Black boys.
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Black West Virginia Lawmaker Receives KKK Meme from Pro-Life Group
Delegate Danielle Walker received an image via email suggesting her support for reproductive rights equates her to a Klan member.
