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Author: Melissa Noel

Brooklyn Bishop Denies Setting Up Church Robbery
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Brooklyn's 'Bling Bishop' Spent $90,000 Of A Parishoner's Savings On Luxury Goods.Now He's Been Convicted Of Fraud

By Melissa Noel · Mar 15, 2024
Former NFL Player Alleges Connecticut Supermarket Discriminated Against His Daughter Because Of Her Hair
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Former NFL Player Alleges Connecticut Supermarket Discriminated Against His Daughter Because Of Her Hair

By Melissa Noel · Mar 14, 2024
California Police Fatally Shoot 15-Year-Old Black Teenager With Autism
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California Police Fatally Shoot 15-Year-Old Black Teenager With Autism

By Melissa Noel · Mar 14, 2024
American Academy Of Dermatology Rejects A Proposal To End Its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
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American Academy Of Dermatology Rejects A Proposal To End Its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

By Melissa Noel · Mar 13, 2024
Spelman College Will Become The First HBCU To Offer A Cosmetic Chemistry Concentration For Students In STEM
Education · News

Spelman College Will Become The First HBCU To Offer A Cosmetic Chemistry Concentration For Students In STEM

By Melissa Noel · Mar 12, 2024
West Virginia Lawmakers Reject Passage Of CROWN Act, A Law That Bans Race-Based Hair Discrimination
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West Virginia Lawmakers Reject Passage Of CROWN Act, A Law That Bans Race-Based Hair Discrimination

By Melissa Noel · Mar 11, 2024
"Bob Marley: One Love" Marks A New Era Of Caribbean Representation In Hollywood
Culture · News

"Bob Marley: One Love" Marks A New Era Of Caribbean Representation In Hollywood

By Melissa Noel · Mar 9, 2024
How Can You “Inspire Inclusion” This International Women’s Day?
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How Can You “Inspire Inclusion” This International Women’s Day?

By Melissa Noel · Mar 8, 2024
St. Louis News Station Apologizes For Using 'Colored' To Describe Black Homeowners During Broadcast
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St. Louis News Station Apologizes For Using 'Colored' To Describe Black Homeowners During Broadcast

By Melissa Noel · Mar 7, 2024
Mississippi Lawmakers Propose Bill That Could Shut Down The State's Only Public HBCUs
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Mississippi Lawmakers Propose Bill That Could Shut Down The State's Only Public HBCUs

By Melissa Noel · Mar 6, 2024
Law Requiring Stylists To Learn How To Treat Textured Hair Will Soon Take Effect In New York. Here's What You Should Know
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Law Requiring Stylists To Learn How To Treat Textured Hair Will Soon Take Effect In New York. Here's What You Should Know

By Melissa Noel · Mar 6, 2024
Philadelphia's Mayor Calls Arrests Of Black LGBTQ Leaders "Very Concerning"
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Philadelphia's Mayor Calls Arrests Of Black LGBTQ Leaders "Very Concerning"

By Melissa Noel · Mar 6, 2024
Missouri Republicans Want Candidate With Alleged Ties To KKK Removed From Ballot For Governor
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Missouri Republicans Want Candidate With Alleged Ties To KKK Removed From Ballot For Governor

By Melissa Noel · Mar 5, 2024
Meet The Black Women Wellness Practitioners Teaching Us To “Rush Slowly”
Lifestyle · Travel

Meet The Black Women Wellness Practitioners Teaching Us To “Rush Slowly”

By Melissa Noel · Mar 4, 2024
Rajah Caruth Becomes Just The Third Black Driver To Ever Win A NASCAR National Series Race
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Rajah Caruth Becomes Just The Third Black Driver To Ever Win A NASCAR National Series Race

By Melissa Noel · Mar 4, 2024
University Of Florida Eliminates All Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Positions To Comply With New State Regulations
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University Of Florida Eliminates All Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Positions To Comply With New State Regulations

By Melissa Noel · Mar 2, 2024
Alabama Lawmakers Pass Bills Protecting In Vitro Fertilization After Court Ruled That Embryos Are Children
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Alabama Lawmakers Pass Bills Protecting In Vitro Fertilization After Court Ruled That Embryos Are Children

By Melissa Noel · Mar 1, 2024
Ohio University Suspends Race-Based Scholarships Due To Supreme Court Decision
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Ohio University Suspends Race-Based Scholarships Due To Supreme Court Decision

By Melissa Noel · Feb 29, 2024
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