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The second BMR1959 collection from Barbie just launched. And the fresh installation, which celebrates 90s fashion trends like coveted power blazers and bucket hats, surprisingly gives a nod to two [] The post Barbie Just Got A Makeover And It Includes Baby Hair appeared first on Essence.
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Boston’s arts community celebrates Juneteenth - The Bay State Banner
On Friday, June 19, cultural organizations around Boston came together to celebrate Juneteenth with song, dance, spoken word, panel discussions and visual art. This year’s celebration reached corners of the art world all across the city, creating one of the largest collective Juneteenth
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All My F--ing Career, Ive Felt Like To Black People, Im Not A Legitimate Black Person: Thandie Newton Speaks On Feeling Disenfranchised
In a recent interview, actress Thandie Newton did not hold back in regard to her experiences as a bi-racial woman working in Hollywood. She confessed to feeling disenfranchised, as she did not feel fully legitimized by the black community and at the same time, being mistreated by Hollywood because
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GOAT Establishes $1 million Fund To Support Social Justice Efforts Over Time
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Black in Fashion Council Aims to Create Real Change in the Fashion Industry • EBONY
Over the past several weeks, as an act of solidarity to the Black Lives Matter movement, and as a reaction to the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and the other grave injustices toward African-Americans in America, weve seen major fashion and beauty brands pledging their support to the
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'Are You Saying They're Not Good Enough?': Anthony Mackie Questions Marvel's Hiring for 'Black Panther' Versus Other Movies
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PayPal to commit $530 million to support Black-owned businesses | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Racquel Coral, Contributing Writer In the month following the brutal murder of Minneapolis resident George Floyd, several major companies have shown their support for the Black community through statements, the inclusion of more Black people in executive roles, as well as donations and
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Lack of Black players in county cricket not good enough, says Atherton - Stabroek News
LONDON, (Reuters) The lack of Black players in county cricket is “clearly not good enough” according to former England captain Michael Atherton. The article Lack of Black players in county cricket not good enough, says Atherton appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Can’t we all just get along? – Florida Courier
In 1992 during the L.A riots, following a brutal, police beating, Rodney King, cried out in public anguish: “Can’t we all just get along.’’ Today, many Americans as well as individuals all around the world are asking, demanding, pleading and marching for justice for all, George Floyd. “For we
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Bitcoin Is Financial Freedom for Black America Part 3 | The Crusader Newspaper Group
5 Ways to Take Our Power Back By Harry C. Alford III If we choose to participate, the freedom of bitcoin can create a perfect storm of innovation for the Black community. Black purchasing power and representation in the labor market will continue to rise, yet this market is still technologically
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The State of Health in the Black Community presented by Release the Pressure
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2010 Census Omitted 3.7 Million Blacks – Nearly Five Times Its Original ‘Undercount’ Claims – The Charleston Chronicle
By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) - A special report released by the National Urban League reveals that the U. S. Census Bureau omitted at least 3.7 million African-Americans from its 2010 count, nearly five times the 800,000 'undercount' that the bureau has long reported. Largely due to
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The federal government sent $1.4B in stimulus checks to deceased people - TheGrio
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