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Girl Scouts Name First Black CEO
Judith Batty, a lifelong Girl Scout and board member, has made history as the first Black CEO of the 108 year old Girl Scouts of America. “When I was young, the Girl Scouts instilled in […]
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Is Corporate Support for Black Lives Matter Genuine?
Miami Times Staff Report – Brands are being questioned about the legitimacy of their activism and platforms. Over the years, Black influencers have worked hard to lend their voices to social justice causes near and […]
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Bill Cosby Files Appeal, Says Trial and Conviction Were ‘Fundamentally Unfair’
By A.R. Shaw | August 13, 2020 | Bill Cosby is attempting to have his conviction overturned.On Aug. 11, 2020, Cosby’s lawyers appealed his conviction to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The embattled celebrity’s lawyers believe that […]
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Houston Judge Jailed for Allegedly Shooting at Her Husband’s Girlfriend
A judge in Houston could face jail time for allegedly shooting at her husband’s lover. The incident occurred on Aug. 11, according to the Houston Chronicle. Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas, who served as a Harris County […]
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Netflix Gifts Young Nigerian Filmmakers with New State-Of-The-Art Equipment
By Cassidy Sparks | August 13, 2020 – As a kid with a dream, there is nothing more exciting than having someone show you that they believe in your talent. That is exactly what Netflix […]
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‘Kobe Bryant Day’ Officially Declared for 8/24 in Metro Los Angeles
By Terry Shropshire | August 12, 2020 |ounty officials in suburban Los Angeles are officially declaring the date 8/24/2020 as “Kobe Bryant Day,” in honor of the slain Lakers legend and all-time great NBA superstar. […]
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The Deep End: The History of Pool Access for Black Americans and what Team USA Athletes Are Doing To Get More Kids of Color Into the Pool
By Peggy Shinn – At the Olympic Games Rio 2016, Simone Manuel won an Olympic gold medal in the 100-yard freestyle and became the first Black female swimmer on Team USA to win an Olympic gold […]
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Chuck D Continues to Speak Truth to Power
ROLLING OUT — By A. R. Shaw, RollingOut.com – Even as a mentor in rap, Chuck D continues to put in work behind the mic. In 2017, Public Enemy released the album Nothing Is Quick […]
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Why Black and Hispanic Residents are More Likely to Become Infected by the Coronavirus
By Tim Nickens (Poynter Institute) – Historical practices embedded in health care, structural racism and high-risk jobs contribute to the pandemic’s disproportionate effects Residents sign up for assistance and free supplies provided by Sistas Van […]
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Returning to Our Roots: Black Americans are Redefining Relationship to the Land with Gardening, Farming
Black people across America are reconnecting to their roots – literally. Though large numbers of Black people have historically been excluded from land ownership, an emerging group of Black Americans are turning to gardening, farming and […]