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Dexter Wade, buried without his family’s knowledge, had ID on him with his home address, lawyer says
Dexter Wade, the man who was killed by a Jackson police cruiser and buried in a pauper’s grave, did in fact have identification on his person, according to the family’s lawyer.
Read MoreMeet The First Black Woman to Lead Maryland’s Park Service
Angela Crenshaw now leads Maryland’s Park Service, making her the first Black woman to take on the position.
Read MoreIs JAY-Z’s Wealth Good for Black America?
Jay-Z used his entrepreneurial spirit and rose to the top, but some wonder whether he should use his position to help the Black community.
Read MoreBlack Women Aren’t Asked To Be In Clinical Trials
A recent study shows that rather than avoiding medical treatment, some Black women are overlooked for medical research trials.
Read MoreArmy Overturns Convictions of 110 Black Soldiers Charged in 1917 Riot
Over a century later, the US Army has overturned the unjust convictions of 110 Black soldiers, 19 of whom were executed, that followed the Houston riot of 1917.
Read MoreWhat It Means to Be a Texan Is Changing in Surprising Ways
White people make up a declining minority in Texas, even among those born in the state. Meanwhile, the Black, Hispanic and Asian populations in the state are growing exponentially.
Read MoreTim Scott drops out of the 2024 presidential race
Senator Tim Scott suddenly announced his departure from the 2024 presidential race as the Republican party scrambles for solidarity.
Read MoreLouisiana legislators have until Jan. 15 to enact new congressional map, court says
Politicians must redraw voting districts in Louisiana that have been ruled as unfair due to the way they prioritize white voters.
Read MoreMass Grave Recalls the Ugly Past of a City Where ‘Life Is Sweeter’
It is a struggle to recognize the dark history of one Houston neighborhood that is now considered idyllic by many.
Read MoreExonerated ‘Central Park Five’ member Yusef Salaam wins New York City Council seat
After false accusation led to 15 years in prison, Yusef Salaam has been voted onto the New York City council.
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