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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter Analyzing ‘Debilitating Racist’ N-Word Is Being Auctioned Off

A historic letter written by Martin Luther King Jr. to William A. Bennett about the n-word’s meaning and usage is available for purchase

Sandra Douglass Morgan is the new president of the Las Vegas Raiders. (MILLER/GETTY IMAGES)

Las Vegas Raiders Hire First Black Female President In NFL History

Sandra Douglass Moran is used to being the first Black woman in certain positions, and she is now president of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Demolished properties and construction work on Philadelphia's Christian Street in May 2021. (JOSE F. MORENO)

Philadelphia has created its first historic district designated to recognize Black history

In response to demolition threats, a Philadelphia group has successfully petitioned to create a historic district in a Black neighborhood.

President Joe Biden awards the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to Fred Gray during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, July 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

‘Never Give Up’: Iconic civil rights attorney Fred Gray Sr. receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

Civil Rights attorney Fred Gray Sr. was among several recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award.

Congressional interns wait to attend a hearing of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection. (TOM WILLIAMS VIA GETTY IMAGES)

Survey Finds Congress’s Talent Pipeline Flush With Wealthy Students From Elite Schools

Congressional interns are likely to be disproportionately white, well-educated, and from wealthy families according to a recent survey.

Robert "Bobby" Crimo was arrested and charged after firing upon a crowd in Highland Park during a parade (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, Pool)

There’s a simple reason why white mass shooters get arrested while unarmed Black people are killed by police

Law enforcement repeatedly brings in white perpetrators alive, while Black people who are only suspected of committing crimes are killed.

Protestors hold pro-choice signs in Los Angeles following the overturning of Roe v. Wade on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. (Wesley Lapointe / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

The disturbing link between slavery and the overturning of Roe v. Wade

Stephanie Robinson argues that leaving freedoms in the hands of state governments harms the freedom upon which this country was built.

WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner had hearing in Khimki, Russia, on June 27 (Kirill Kudryavtsev / AFP via Getty Images file)

1,200 Black women press Biden to ‘make a deal’ to bring Brittney Griner home

WNBA athlete Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February on drug smuggling charges for having a cannabis product in her luggage.

Kizer attends a hearing at the Kenosha Courthouse in 2019 (Sarah L. Voisin / The Washington Post)

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules in favor of Chrystul Kizer, allowing sex trafficking defense in homicide trial

Chrystal Kizer’s ongoing case in the homicide against her alleged sex trafficker can be argued as self defense according to a recent ruling.

Mike Grier holds a Jersey as he is introduced as the San Jose Sharks' new GM on July 5, 2022. (Jeff Chiu / AP)

Mike Grier becomes the first Black general manager in NHL history

Years playing, scouting, and coaching gave Mike Grier the experience to be the NHL’s first Black GM, where he’ll lead the San Jose Sharks.

Travis McGee encourages civic involvement among the Black community (Travis McGee/Facebook)

How Long Is Too Long?

In this editorial, Travis McGee reminds readers of the power of their votes and the responsibility owed to constituents by elected officials.

Patriot Front marches in Boston (MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)

Who Is Patriot Front And Why Are Folks Calling Them The ‘New Klan?’

White supremacy is alive and well, and it was recently on display for all to see as Patriot Front marched through Boston.

The Patriot Front speeks in front of the Boston Public Library as they march through the city of Boston on July 2. (Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald/Getty Images)

White Supremacists Marched Through Downtown Boston Last Weekend

Boston Mayor Micelle Wu condemns the actions of white supremacist group Patriot Front, which recently marched through her city in masks.

Musicians playing in the back of a truck at Lake Ivanhoe (Lake Ivanhoe Property Owners Association)

Wisconsin’s first Black-owned resort community, Lake Ivanhoe, receives historical status this summer.

Black Americans settled Lake Ivanhoe nearly 100 years ago, and the community is finally being recognized by the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Fort Bragg is among the Army bases that may soon be renamed (Kenny Holston for The New York Times)

Army Bases That Honor Confederate Traitors Could Soon Be Renamed for These Heroes

Several Army bases currently named after confederate leaders may soon receive new names that honor the sacrifices of Black service members.

Congressman Lewis speaks to a crowd in Washington, D.C. at the “Let Freedom Ring” commemoration event in 2013 (Michael Reynolds-Pool/Getty Images)

On the 4th of July, Remember John Lewis’ Warning About Jan. 6th.

The late Congressman John Lewis recognized the power of a president’s words to incite racism and actions such at the January 6 insurrection.

President Woodrow Wilson (whitehouse.gov)

The five worst presidents for Black people’s lives, liberty and pursuit of happiness

This and every July 4th encourage the Black community to consider the limitations of their freedoms and how presidents have contributed to them.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas (Erin Schaff/AP)

Could Roe’s Collapse Mean Everything is Up for Grabs?

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, some people believe that other decisions and the rights they give could be reversed in the future.

U.S. Border Patrol agents conduct intake of illegal border crossers at the Central Processing Center in McAllen, Texas, Sunday, June 17, 2018.

Colonizer Curriculum: Texas Educators Want To Characterize Slavery As ‘Involuntary Relocation’

Education officials in Texas who want to teach about slavery as “forced relocation” faced outcry after proposing the change in curriculum.

A guard watches over inmates at Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women, one of Alabama's overcrowded correctional facilities (Montgomery Advertiser)

‘For Cruelty’s Sake’: State of Alabama diverts $400 million in COVID funds to build prisons, leaving many in dire straits

Alabama continues its long history of diverting money from deserving programs and people by using COVID-19 relief funds for its prison system.

José Nieto Gil is known for abolishing slavery in Cartagena, but he also served led the Granadian Confederation (Wikimedia Commons)

Meet The Black President That Colombia Erased From Its History

Like many, Colombian abolitionist and politician José Nieto Gil’s achievements were forgotten from history because of his skin color.