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Black Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 16 Years Shot, Killed By Georgia Police
Leonard Allen Cure, who spent more than 16 years behind bars after a wrongful conviction, was shot and killed during a traffic stop by Georgia police just three years after his vacated sentence.
Read MoreTeaching Black Teens the Signs of Dating Violence
1 in 3 teens in the U.S. experience dating violence. However, being Black and a woman puts you at an even higher risk, according to a recent study.
Read MoreA Young Black Woman Is Now the Public Face of Biden’s Climate Efforts
President Biden posted a video call with a young Black woman who was one of the thousands of applicants to the new American Climate Corps.
Read MoreLynching Site of George Marshall Clark Is Dedicated With Official Marker
Local officials, area leaders, and community members gathered in the Third Ward of Milwaukee County to honor George Marshall Clark, a victim of racial violence who was lynched on September 8, 1861. The dedication ceremony was organized by the Milwaukee County Landmarks Committee, part of the Milwaukee County Historical Society, and marked a vital step forward in acknowledging the past, promoting social justice, and preserving the memory of George Marshall Clark.
Read MoreHollywood’s minority writers fear diversity to fall further down the agenda after strike
The strike may be over in Hollywood, but not everyone is satisfied with how the agreement handles diversity issues.
Read MoreTHE FDA CHAMPIONS RULE TO MAKE CHEMICAL RELAXERS SAFER AFTER BLACK CONGRESSWOMEN ADVOCATE FOR THE ISSUE
Congresswomen Shontel Brown and Ayanna Pressley’s meeting with the F.D.A. has led to a proposed ban on the dangerous chemicals found in chemical hair relaxers, products that for many in the Black community are unavoidable in the pursuit of success.
Read MoreCalifornia’s Ebony Alert system will put a focus on missing Black children
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law “Ebony Alert,” a system that seeks to prioritize the finding of missing Black youth, a disproportionately affected demographic.
Read MoreRecreational Therapist Helps Prisoners Get Their Heads Right
Naimah McDaniels works hard to promote mental health among incarcerated people who are so often underserved.
Read MoreChoosing to Love and Protect Black LGBTQ+ Students
Because of their intersections of identities, some students stand to suffer more from the recent education censorship attempts.
Read More‘Rest Is Power’ Is A Stunning Expression Of Black People Reclaiming Their Peace
The “Rest Is Power” exhibit on display at New York University showcases visual narratives of Black people at rest–a form of resistance that is inherently liberating.
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