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‘There’s no way to hide history’: Teachers react to Georgia law limiting discussion of race
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a law that would prohibit teachers from discussing race and racism, leaving those teachers frustrated.
Read MoreBaby Formula Shortage Taking Toll on Black Mothers, Families
Although a formula shortage affects any family with a baby, Black families are especially vulnerable due to their breastfeeding difficulties.
Read MoreTexas Court Orders Review Of Black Woman’s Illegal Voting Conviction
Crystal Mason, who was sentenced to five years after voting when she was on supervised release from prison, can now appeal the decision.
Read MoreIllinois predominantly Black college closing after 157 years
The closure of Lincoln College leaves one small Illinois town wondering about the local economy and career and educational opportunities.
Read MoreJudge finds Florida’s Republican-backed congressional map illegally harms Black voters
A voting redistricting map backed by Gov DeSantis has been struck down by a Circuit Court judge for denying Black Floridians voting rights.
Read MoreWhy Hate is Alive and Well: Silence, Suppression, and the Racial Reckoning in America that Never Was
Racism is embedded in the psyche of America despite claims to the contrary. If solving racism was this easy, America would have fixed itself a long time ago.
Read MoreFirst Black female sheriff in Louisiana inaugurated
Susan Hutson made history twice in December when she became the first woman elected to serve as sheriff in New Orleans, and the first African American.
Read MoreTulsa race massacre reparations lawsuit survives motion to deny and will move forward, judge rules
Survivors and descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre are hopeful to have their chance to make the case for reparations after this ruling.
Read MoreFirst Black woman nominated as Milwaukee’s assistant fire chief
After 19 years with Milwaukee’s Fire Department, Sharon Purifoy-Smoots will be Deputy Chief and highest-ranking black woman in state fire departments.
Read More$500K allocated for restoration of Black cemetery in Florida
Florida’s “Abandoned African American Cemeteries” task force has uncovered several forgotten Black burial grounds, and $500K has been allocated for Groveland’s cemetery restoration.
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