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An invitation to an online tour of the Harlem Renaissance
AN INVITATION TO A UNIQUE VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE THROUGH THE ARTISTRY OF THE ARTISTS THAT SHAPED THE PERIOD
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Ambassador’s statement on George Floyd killing opens way for reset for American diplomatic engagement here
A public response by US resident Ambassador to Guyana, her Excellency Sarah-Ann Lynch on the US Embassy’s Facebook page decrying the murder of Mr George Floyd by a Minnesota police officer was drawn to my
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After Backlash and Calls to Boycott, Starbucks Will Now Allow Employees to Wear “Black Lives Matter” Apparel
Earlier this week, and first reported by BuzzFeed, the company turned down a request from baristas and other employees who wanted to show their support for the BLM
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Black Columbia University Alum Lead Juneteenth Celebration March
Two Black women leaders, from prestigious Columbia University, have announced plans to lead a special Juneteenth celebration during their Freedom March
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California’s Black Lawmakers Call for Converting Protest Momentum into Change
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Spend Juneteenth With Us | Afro
Juneteenth has always been a day for the Black community to gather in celebration, and at a moment like this, where our nation is forced to reckon with the consequences of its racist and bigoted systems, it’s important that we continue the tradition of gathering in purpose, power, and
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Justice for Colin?
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NFL Continues Strong Social Justice Initiative with $250 Million Commitment
The National Football League’s social justice initiative has continued to inspire change in underserved communities, including a $250 million commitment to bring awareness, dialogue, and a renewed direction to the conversation of racial and social
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Tyler Perry To Pay For Rayshard Brooks’ Funeral And Four Children's Education
Tyler Perry has reportedly offered to pay for the funeral expenses of Rayshard Brooks, a Black man who was shot and killed by an Atlanta police officer on June
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Starbucks Creates Own Black Lives Matter Shirt for Employees
Starbucks is creating its own Black Lives Matter shirt for employees to wear if they
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Atlanta Police Seek White Woman Seen Burning Down Wendy’s After Rayshard Brooks’ Killing
The 27-year-old was shot and killed by an officer outside of a Wendy’s in Atlanta on Friday, June
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BET Launches Content for Change Initiative
TO SUPPORT THIS UNPRECEDENTED UNDERTAKING, BET AND ITS CORPORATE PARTNERS WILL DEDICATE $25 MILLION TO THE “CONTENT FOR CHANGE” CAMPAIGN THAT WILL FOCUS ON RACIAL JUSTICE, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND
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Black Music Appreciation Month: Russell Simmons | Afro
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) kicks off Black Music Appreciation Month with an exclusive interview with Def Jam founder Russell
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GOAT Steps Up, Establishes $1 million Fund To Support Social Justice Efforts
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WNBA ANNOUNCES PLAN TO TIP OFF 2020 SEASON
Due to the fluid situation resulting from the pandemic, the league and players will continue to review the appropriate health and safety protocols and make necessary changes to the plan prior to arriving on site for the start of training camp and throughout the
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Target Raises Minimum Wage To $15 An Hour, Gives Free Virtual Doctor Visits
“In the best of times, our team brings incredible energy and empathy to our work, and in harder times they bring those qualities plus extraordinary resilience and agility to keep Target on the forefront of meeting the changing needs of our guests and our business year after year,” Brian
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Black Police Officers Open Up About Their Struggles To Choose Between Duty And Identity
Many Black police officers are walking a tightrope these days, trying to find a balance between their duty and outrage over the killing of George Floyd by former police officer Derek
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Tyler Perry Talks About Police Killings and Brighter Future For His Son Aman
In a powerful first-person address, Tyler Perry opened up about his thoughts on racial injustice, the killing of George Floyd and his vision for the future of America when it comes to his 5-year-old
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What Defunding Police Departments Really Means For Black Communities
Because police departments often receive a lion’s share of city budgets, what it refers to are policy proposals that would prioritize investments in various community based resources: jobs, housing, education, mental health, small business
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New film ‘1 Angry Black Man’ harrowingly speaks to today’s social climate | The Crusader Newspaper Group
“1 Angry Black Man” tells the story of Mike Anderson, a senior at a New England liberal arts
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Oprah Winfrey Hosts Conversation with Black Thought Leaders, Activists And Artists For ‘Own Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here?’
LOS ANGELES – In response to the continuing civil unrest in America following the tragic murder of George Floyd, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a two-night special “OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From
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Nigeria: Justice for Uwa and Tina
Armed with research to prove how much better off our world would be with the rights of women and girls realised, we in the global advocacy community declared that it is well past time to start living in a gender equal
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Defends Keeping D.A. Who Has Poor Record With Black Community
Keith Ellison is the first Black Attorney General of Minnesota and he is now handling the top legal official handling the George Floyd murder
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Protest Cost Him His Career. Still, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Urges On The Protesters
Nearly 24 years ago, basketball star Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf knew he had to stand up for his beliefs, even if it was going to cost him his NBA
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Russell Simmons in Hot Water Following HBO Sexual Assault Documentary | L.A. Focus Newspaper
Russell Simmons finds himself in hot water yet again following the premiere of HBO Max documentary, “On the Record,” in which multiple women accuse him of
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Dave Chappelle Rips Candace Owens’ Anti-Blackness: ‘I Can’t Think Of A Worse Way To Make Money’
Owens’ name was tucked into a comedy bit that at times was hilarious and at other times was, of course, very sobering considering the reason why Chappelle was performing it in the first
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Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne Tease Collaboration Project, Talk Marriage & Social Media Hiatus
On Sunday (Jun 14) Lil Wayne‘s Young Money Radio aired featuring Weezy speaking to special guests Nicki Minaj, T-Pain, Damian Lillard, N.O.R.E., and Lil
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SheaMoisture Launches $100,000 Fund and New Coalition to Support Social Justice Activists
And as people organize for justice, SheaMoisture has created the Social Justice Coalition to provide five activists with $20,000 to support their
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For the past few days, I, like many others have been viewing through the lens of the media, the reaction of our country to the deplorable and senseless death of yet another defenseless black person at the hands of a white police officer, a tragic mockery to the truth that Black Lives
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