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Author: Ashlee Banks

Dylann Roof's Lawyers Try to Overturn His Conviction and Death Sentence
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Dylann Roof's Lawyers Try to Overturn His Conviction and Death Sentence

By Ashlee Banks · Apr 2, 2021
William J. Walker Set to Become the First Black House Sergeant-At-Arms
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William J. Walker Set to Become the First Black House Sergeant-At-Arms

By Ashlee Banks · Mar 31, 2021
Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby: 'The War on Drugs Is Over'
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Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby: 'The War on Drugs Is Over'

By Ashlee Banks · Mar 30, 2021
Female Drug Lord Turns Life Around, Gives Back to Community After Pardon
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Female Drug Lord Turns Life Around, Gives Back to Community After Pardon

By Ashlee Banks · Mar 29, 2021
Radio Host Fired After Comparing Black Celebrities to Burnt Toast
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Radio Host Fired After Comparing Black Celebrities to Burnt Toast

By Ashlee Banks · Mar 26, 2021
Jacob Blake Files Excessive Force Lawsuit Against Kenosha Officer Who Shot Him
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Jacob Blake Files Excessive Force Lawsuit Against Kenosha Officer Who Shot Him

By Ashlee Banks · Mar 26, 2021
Maryland HBCUs Reach $577 Million Settlement with the State
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Maryland HBCUs Reach $577 Million Settlement with the State

By Ashlee Banks · Mar 26, 2021
President Biden Says Gun Reform is Necessary, Retired Chief Deputy Says Not So Fast
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President Biden Says Gun Reform is Necessary, Retired Chief Deputy Says Not So Fast

By Ashlee Banks · Mar 24, 2021
Black Owned Greeting Card Company Teams Up with George Floyd’s Family to Demand Justice
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Black Owned Greeting Card Company Teams Up with George Floyd’s Family to Demand Justice

By Ashlee Banks · Mar 24, 2021
Kim Janey Named Boston’s First Black Mayor
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Kim Janey Named Boston’s First Black Mayor

By Ashlee Banks · Mar 23, 2021
Illinois City Becomes First in U.S. to Approve Reparations for Black Residents
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Illinois City Becomes First in U.S. to Approve Reparations for Black Residents

By Ashlee Banks · Mar 23, 2021
Wisconsin Republicans Vote To Honor Rush Limbaugh, Refuse To Honor Black History Month
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Wisconsin Republicans Vote To Honor Rush Limbaugh, Refuse To Honor Black History Month

By Ashlee Banks · Mar 20, 2021
Judge Denies Request To Delay Or Move Derek Chauvin Murder Trial
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Judge Denies Request To Delay Or Move Derek Chauvin Murder Trial

By Ashlee Banks · Mar 20, 2021
Judge Denies Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s Request To Have Flint Water Crisis Charges Dropped
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Judge Denies Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s Request To Have Flint Water Crisis Charges Dropped

By Ashlee Banks · Mar 19, 2021
Mother of Tamir Rice Tells Activists to Stop Profiting off Her Son’s Death
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Mother of Tamir Rice Tells Activists to Stop Profiting off Her Son’s Death

By Ashlee Banks · Mar 19, 2021
The Movement for Black Lives Says No to the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
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The Movement for Black Lives Says No to the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

By Ashlee Banks · Mar 18, 2021
Ben Carson: I'm Convinced Experimental COVID-19 Treatment Trump Also Used Saved My Life
Op-Ed

Make it Stop: Dr. Ben Carson Compares Himself to a 'Runaway Slave'

By Ashlee Banks · Mar 18, 2021
Rep. Jim Clyburn Called Sen. Ron Johnson a Racist and I am Applauding
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Rep. Jim Clyburn Called Sen. Ron Johnson a Racist and I am Applauding

By Ashlee Banks · Mar 18, 2021
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