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Legendary basketball official and community leader Jim Robinson had a dream. Veteran basketball referees Lamarr Sullivan and Teron Buford have made it a reality.

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California Senate Okays ACA 5: Affirmative Action Decision Moves to Voters – Voice and Viewpoint

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Activists Are Pushing For Consumers To Support Black Businesses. Is It Sustainable?

So the idea was that if Black people spent their money at Black businesses and divested from white institutions, it would help generate Black

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Angola's arrest warrant plans 'unjustified' - Isabel dos Santos

Angolan billionaire businesswoman Isabel dos Santos, suspected of corruption in her native country and Portugal, on Friday slammed as "unjustified" the possible issuing of an international arrest warrant against

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Kathy Jenkins, 'KKK Karen' apologizes for racist rant at BLM protest

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Governor General suspends use of insignia depicting black man as 'Satan'

Governor General Sir Patrick Allen has suspended personal use of the controversial insignia of the Order of St Michael and St

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Beyonce drops surprise single ‘Black Parade’ on Juneteenth – Voice and Viewpoint

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Megan Thee Stallion Rallies The Bad B*tches With New Single “Girls In The Hood”

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Google will start paying publishers for news

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California Senate Okays ACA 5: Affirmative Action Decision Moves to Voters

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Community Members Question Seattle Public Schools’ Commitment To Equity And Inclusion

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White Actress Will No Longer Voice Black Character on Hit Netflix Series

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