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Guns are traumatizing Black America. Advocates demand investment, support
According to a CDC report, gun violence in 2020 was the highest it’s been in 25 years, and Black Americans, are disproportionately victims.
Read MoreThe Buffalo shooting was centuries in the making, experts say
Shootings such as the one last week in Buffalo aren’t outliers. They reflect centuries of racism in the fabric of the American way of life.
Read MoreNew press secretary hails barrier breakers who paved the way for her
After substituting for the former press secretary last year, Karine Jean-Pierre has taken over the position with the Biden administration.
Read MoreJudge Considers Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Against Biotech Company By Henrietta Lacks’ Family
The case started by Henrietta Lacks’ family against a biotech company last October for unauthorized used of her cells may be dismissed.
Read MoreTexas News Station Debuts First All-Female Black News Team
KCEN doesn’t just deliver news to Texans. By hiring an all Black female news team, the station is making headlines and setting a precedent.
Read More‘There’s no way to hide history’: Teachers react to Georgia law limiting discussion of race
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a law that would prohibit teachers from discussing race and racism, leaving those teachers frustrated.
Read MoreBaby Formula Shortage Taking Toll on Black Mothers, Families
Although a formula shortage affects any family with a baby, Black families are especially vulnerable due to their breastfeeding difficulties.
Read MoreTexas Court Orders Review Of Black Woman’s Illegal Voting Conviction
Crystal Mason, who was sentenced to five years after voting when she was on supervised release from prison, can now appeal the decision.
Read MoreIllinois predominantly Black college closing after 157 years
The closure of Lincoln College leaves one small Illinois town wondering about the local economy and career and educational opportunities.
Read MoreJudge finds Florida’s Republican-backed congressional map illegally harms Black voters
A voting redistricting map backed by Gov DeSantis has been struck down by a Circuit Court judge for denying Black Floridians voting rights.
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