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Met officers investigated after black boy, 16, stopped six times in five months

The Metropolitan Police are accused of racial profiling after stopping on Black teenager multiple times in a short timeframe.

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ABHM Celebrates Black History Month 2024

Celebrate Black History Month with us, a time to honor the extraordinary resilience, achievements, and contributions of the Black community. Join in acknowledging the rich tapestry of Black history, embracing stories of triumph over adversity. This month, let’s amplify voices, share stories, and unite in fostering understanding, empathy, and a commitment to equality. Together, we honor the past, celebrate the present, and pave the way for a more inclusive future.

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In Las Vegas, Biden Promotes Promises Kept to Black and Hispanic Voters

Biden appeals to Black and Hispanic voters in Nevada, a key swing state that could help him find success in November.

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Introducing a New Way to Browse ABHM’s Online Exhibits

At America’s Black Holocaust Museum, our website serves as the virtual counterpart to the physical museum, which is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The backbone of our virtual museum is our online galleries that explore issues such as slavery, the Civil Rights Movement, Reconstruction, racial repair, and lynching, among other topics. In an effort to make…

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‘MLK/X’ aims to offer a fuller picture of the two icons and their wives

A National Geographic series will look at the lives of two prominent activists, Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.

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Supreme Court declines to immediately block West Point from considering race in admissions process

For now, Westpoint military academy will continue to consider race in its admissions process despite conservative protests.

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Carl Weathers, Apollo Creed from ‘Rocky’ and ‘Mandalorian’ star, dies at 76

Actor Carl Weathers, known for his decades-long acting career, has passed in his sleep according to his family.

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What you need to know about the origins of Black History Month

Read this article to delve into the origins of Black History Month, which is one of the first organized history celebrations in the United States.

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The Dawn of a New Era of Oppression

The author of this opinion piece argues that oppression against Black people always surges after eras of progress. We might be seeing an example of this after the 2020 protests.

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Schools are increasingly a location for hate crimes, FBI data shows

While the majority of hate crimes used to occur on the streets, they’re now moving closer to home– our children’s schools.

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Central Park 5 exoneree and council member says police stopped him without giving a reason

Yusef Salaam, a member of a group of five Black men wrongly convicted of raping a white woman, was pulled over for “dark tinted windows.” However, he was not given this explanation until days later, leading him to wonder if the stop would have escalated had he not revealed his position on NYC’s council.

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Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from Wichita park

A valuable statue of iconic baseballer Jackie Robinson that was previously homed in one of Wichita’s public parks has been stolen.

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Louisville police are accused of wrongful arrest and excessive force against a Black man

Louisville police are accused of police brutality against a 21 year old Black man for nothing more than walking in the vicinity of a stolen vehicle.

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We Are Normalizing Trump. Again.

Former President Trump is widely viewed as a bigot and a racist. Almost ingeniously, he appeals to a large group of voters who fear the changing demographics in the U.S., which has many concerned about his increasing success in opinion polls as the 2024 election looms.

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Facing Backlash, Some Corporate Leaders Go ‘Under the Radar’ With D.E.I.

After backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs like affirmative action, many companies are toning down their approach.

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Racial Health Gaps Spurring Church-Led Fitness Classes

Churches across the country are working to improve the both the physical and mental health of their congregations by encouraging exercise through offered classes.

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Hakim, Meet Hakeem: How a Young City Farmer Got to Know a Congressman

Young Hakim Jeffrey brought fresh food to his public housing community in Brooklyn and was recognized for it by congressman Hakeem Jeffries.

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Civil Rights Icon Andrew Young Reflects On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy And America’s Progress On MLK Day

Civil Rights Era icon Andrew Young looks back on his experiences in the 1960s and on and how they connect to current fights for progress.

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It’s Time to Know the True History of Dr. King and Native Americans

As we remember Dr. Martin Luther King’s work for equal rights, we should not forget his activism for Native Americans.

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‘Black bodies are not for sale’: the battle over an African American cemetery

Protesters spoke at a hearing about the plight of an apartment complex that was built on a Black cemetery and is now for sale.

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The Area Around Cop City Is Flooding

The country’s largest urban forest has been carved out to make room for a massive police training facility in Atlanta, leading to extreme flooding.