This year marked the bicentenary of the birth of Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), one of the greatest figures of 19th century America, whose oratory, writings and … The bicentenary of Frederick DouglassRead more
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Facebook removed post by ex-manager who said site ‘failed’ black people
Facebook removed a post from a former employee who accused the company of “failing its black employees and its black users”, saying the memo about … Facebook removed post by ex-manager who said site ‘failed’ black peopleRead more
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MOVE Member Mike Africa Sr. Released from Prison After 40 Years
in Pennsylvania, MOVE member Mike Africa Sr. has been granted parole and was released from prison after a decades-long campaign to win his freedom. On … MOVE Member Mike Africa Sr. Released from Prison After 40 YearsRead more
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How African Americans Fought For & Won Birthright Citizenship
President Trump’s claims that he will end constitutionally protected birthright citizenship in the United States. In an interview released Tuesday, Trump told the news outlet … How African Americans Fought For & Won Birthright CitizenshipRead more
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The Spirit of 1968 Lives on Today in Athletes like Colin Kaepernick
In 1968, rage over the United States’ treatment of Black America was boiling over. It culminated that year in a protest at the Summer Olympics … The Spirit of 1968 Lives on Today in Athletes like Colin KaepernickRead more
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Black People Will Be Free
back to 1970. Aretha Franklin offered to post bail for Angela Davis, who was jailed on trumped-up charges. And I want to read from a … Black People Will Be FreeRead more
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White woman calls police on black man babysitting children
A white woman called the police on a black man as he babysat two white children. In an exclusive interview, he told CBS46 that the … White woman calls police on black man babysitting childrenRead more
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Racial Wealth Gap Widened During Recession
A new study shows the racial wealth gap in the United States has increased. According to the Urban Institute, the average white family was six … Racial Wealth Gap Widened During RecessionRead more
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Pre school to prison pipeline
the criminalization of black and brown students that’s led to what is known as the school-to-prison pipeline. The movement saw a setback on Sunday when … Pre school to prison pipelineRead more
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Nike unveils ad featuring blacklisted quarterback Colin Kaepernick
Trump’s immediate response to the ad was to tweet, “What was Nike thinking?” Later, on “Fox & Friends,” he said: “I don’t like what Nike … Nike unveils ad featuring blacklisted quarterback Colin KaepernickRead more