Though he is now with the ancestors, “Pop” Holt’s influence and legacy live on

FBI Investigating After Black Man Seen Being Pinned To Tree In What He Says Was An ‘Attempted Lynching’ - Blavity

The FBI is investigating an incident involving a Black Indiana man and a group of white people who pinned him to a tree in what he called an “attempted lynching."

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Im Not Impressed With Our Current Fat Icons And Their Representation On TV And In Film

Despite having more screen time, many Black and/or fat characters have storylines or characterizations that subscribe to tropey and even cliché ideals that don’t paint a proper picture of those respective experiences.

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Shooting of Oscar Grant - Death

Oakland attorney John Burris filed a $25 million wrongful death claim against BART on behalf of Grant's family (mother, daughter, sister and girlfriend) on January 6, 2009.

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13 years later, no charges in police-involved father, son killing

FORMER deputy spokesman on justice for the Jamaica Labour Party Harold Malcolm says 13 years after his brother, Winston Malcolm, and nephew were killed in an incident involving the police, his family continues to suffer as charges are yet to be laid despite the Coroner's Court giving the go-ahead

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Drunk ‘Karen’s Husband’ Claims He’s ‘Not A Racist’ After Calling Bartender The N-Word In Viral Video

The CEO of Actionable Insights gets called out.

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Boston woman followed around by white man in her neighborhood - TheGrio

A Black woman in Boston was followed around in her neighborhood by a white man, leading to her feeling unsafe and calling the police. READ MORE: White Florida man charged after pointing gun at Black homeowner Julia Santos was picking up free dog food on Monday that was advertised near her Groveland

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My Truth: A Father’s Love

As another Father’s Day is commemorated, for me it is just another day that I think about the man in my life who has had the single most impact on who

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Black Americans report hate crimes, violence in wake of George Floyd protests and Black Lives Matter gains

to increase trust within the African American communities. Even when they inciting violence against Latino and Black Americans, warning about tough hombre originally appeared on USA TODAY: Black Americans report hate crimes amid Black

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#FIYAH! LIVESTREAM: Sugar Ray Leonard Talks Boxing, Personal Demons, and Greatest Triumphs

As Ali had done to opponents many times prior, Leonard began a mind war with

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'I Know a Prego Belly’: Yandy Smith-Harris Fans Bombard Her with Questions Following Latest Pic

Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new

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George Floyd’s Daughter Gianna Thanks Kanye West For Covering Her College Tuition

George Floyd’s six-year-old daughter, Gianna, is giving her thanks to Kanye West after he set up a college fund for her that will cover her full

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Kyle Korver: Privileged | The Oklahoma Eagle

Thabo and I were teammates on the Hawks, and we’d flown into New York late after a game in

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KKK Member Who Shot Daughters Black Boyfriend Is Freed On $500 Bail - Black Enterprise

A white man who is a member of the KKK has shot his daughter’s Black boyfriend several times and after being arrested, was released on just $500 bail

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Celebrating Black Father's

Recently, we celebrated Father’s Day and Data News Weekly want to put the spotlight on theses amazing brothers and promote fatherhood in Black Community. Benjamin Bates Data News Weekly ContributorDuring the COVID-19 Crisis it’s been many of the faith leaders who are on the

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Book Review: Motherhood So White By Nefertiti Austin - Los Angeles Sentinel

Motherhood So White is more than a great read, it’s an insider’s view of adoption and foster care from the perspective of an accomplished, unmarried woman of African descent. The post Book Review: Motherhood So White By Nefertiti Austin appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.

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Kirk Franklin Inspires In Latest Social Media Post: You Only Need God’s Approval

Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, you just arent enough? Gospel megastar Kirk Franklin recently shared a message on Twitter that will inspire you to remember that you are always enough because you are one of Gods creations. Want news at your fingertips? Text “ERICA” to 52140 to join our

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In Memoriam: Rev. Vaughn Adam Burke The Mississippi Link

Obituary, “I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy []

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Civil Rights Act of 1968

The Civil Rights Act of 1968, (Pub.L. 90–284, 82 Stat. 73, enacted April 11, 1968), also known as the Fair Housing Act, is a landmark part of legislation in the United States that provided for equal housing opportunities regardless of race, religion, or national origin and made it a federal crime

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Kelly Rowland Recounts Meeting Her Biological Father for the First Time In 30 Years

Kelly Rowland is opening up about meeting her estranged father Christopher Lovett for the first time. The Destiny’s Child alum paid tribute to her father []

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Single Black Mother of Three Murdered on Father’s Day, Community Responds with Open Arms - Los Angeles Sentinel

Heinous acts of murder widen the gashes of agony within the Black American community; the wounds never have enough time to heal. A recent homicide of 28-year-old Tajanae Nelson has left three little girls without a mother, as her family, along with the rest of the community, mourns and prepares

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California Police Looking for White Couple who Vandalized Black Lives Matter Mural on July 4th - Black Enterprise

Police in California are looking for a white couple who vandalized a newly painted Black Lives Matter mural

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Setting Goals In The USA - The New Journal and Guide

By Ernest Lowery

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Heres How Your Favorite Celebs Celebrated Fathers Day

Check out the official Celebrity Father's Day 2020 Photos

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Miles Bailer Armstead, 45 | Post News Group

Miles Bailer Armstead’s life tragically ended at his property in East Oakland as a result of the all-to-common violence in our

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Black Woman Driving In Her Neighborhood Stalked, Questioned By White Man Claiming He Felt Unsafe

Julia Santos, a 21-year-old Black woman, was picking up dog food from a neighbor’s house in Groveland, Massachusetts, when she was followed and questioned by []

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‘Will You Adopt Me?’: Young Man Makes Tearful Request to Stepfather In Viral Video

On Fathers Day, in a now-viral video, a 17-year-old from Suffolk, Virginia, named Keon Wiggins-Saunders held back tears as he shakily read his letter to []

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Problems In Atlanta on Polling Day - The Atlanta Inquirer

By Horace Henry Voters who were out to vote in Atlanta woke up to a few surprises on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Many enthusiastic voters were shocked when they showed up to vote at their assigned polls. The only thing they saw were signs redirecting them to another site because their polling location

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Winning: Niko Khale Fans Deem Him Stepdad of the Year After He Does This For Keyshia Coles Son

Keyshia Coles boyfriend Niko Khale is blazing the trail as a bonus dad. The 24-year-old rapper took to Instagram on Sunday, June 28 and posted []

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Maryland Woman Says She Is Jay-Z’s 1st Daughter

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‘It nuh fair !’ - Residents of Golden Grove Meadows bemoan exorbitant light bills from JPS

As if their struggle with a sewage issue in their neighbourhood isn’t enough of a burden, the recently relocated ex-sugar workers and their families at Golden Grove Meadows in St Thomas are bemoaning exorbitant light bills, which they say have resulted in numerous disconnections over the past few

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