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Author: Rayna Reid Rayford

5 Takeaways From The Abrams-Kemp Debate For Georgia Governor
News · Politics

5 Takeaways From The Abrams-Kemp Debate For Georgia Governor

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Oct 18, 2022
How White Backlash Inspired Roland Martin’s New Book On Standing Up To Racial Hatred
News

How White Backlash Inspired Roland Martin’s New Book On Standing Up To Racial Hatred

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Oct 11, 2022
What Activists Have To Say About Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's First Day On The Supreme Court
News · Politics

What Activists Have To Say About Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's First Day On The Supreme Court

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Oct 3, 2022
This Doctor Is Working To Help Prevent Suicides Among Black Youth
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This Doctor Is Working To Help Prevent Suicides Among Black Youth

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Sep 23, 2022
On The Anniversary Of Joe Biden's Crime Bill, Are We Heading Down The Same Harmful Path?
News · Politics

On The Anniversary Of Joe Biden's Crime Bill, Are We Heading Down The Same Harmful Path?

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Sep 14, 2022
These Black Women Trailblazers Bridge Media And Politics For The Dope Black Girls Brunch
News · Politics

These Black Women Trailblazers Bridge Media And Politics For The Dope Black Girls Brunch

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Sep 6, 2022
We're Facing Another Reconstruction. Black Women Are Central Architects In It.
News

We're Facing Another Reconstruction. Black Women Are Central Architects In It.

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 24, 2022
There Is Anti-Black Racism And Colorism In The Latino Community. Professor Tanya K. Hernández Is Bold Enough To Talk About It
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There Is Anti-Black Racism And Colorism In The Latino Community. Professor Tanya K. Hernández Is Bold Enough To Talk About It

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 24, 2022
This 1,000 Days Campaign Mobilizes Against The Black Maternal Health Crisis
News · Politics

This 1,000 Days Campaign Mobilizes Against The Black Maternal Health Crisis

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 18, 2022
Bridget Stokes, Season 3 Director Of "A Black Lady Sketch Show," Is Nominated For Her First Emmy
News

Bridget Stokes, Season 3 Director Of "A Black Lady Sketch Show," Is Nominated For Her First Emmy

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 18, 2022
Are You Affected By This Billion-Dollar Student Loan Settlement? Supreme Court Rules It Can Proceed
News

Cancel It Joe! Older Americans Are Standing Up And Saying No To Student Loan Payments With New Initiative

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 18, 2022
NBA Superstar Steph Curry Is Guiding A New Generation Of Elite Athletes
Entertainment · News · Sports

NBA Superstar Steph Curry Is Guiding A New Generation Of Elite Athletes

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 12, 2022
New Bill Aims To Shield Artists From Having Their Lyrics Used Against Them
News · Politics

New Bill Aims To Shield Artists From Having Their Lyrics Used Against Them

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 9, 2022
How A Racist Medical Experience Helped Inspire The Parenting Book For The Times
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How A Racist Medical Experience Helped Inspire The Parenting Book For The Times

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 8, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams Calls Out TX Governor For Busing 4,000 Migrants To NY
News · Politics

Mayor Eric Adams Calls Out TX Governor For Busing 4,000 Migrants To NY

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 8, 2022
Rapper Mystikal Arrested Again For Domestic Violence And Allegations Of Rape
Celebrity · News

Rapper Mystikal Arrested Again For Domestic Violence And Allegations Of Rape

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 2, 2022
Getty And The Smithsonian Acquire Ebony And Jet Photo Archives
Culture · News

Getty And The Smithsonian Acquire Ebony And Jet Photo Archives

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 2, 2022
A New Project Inspired By 'Peanuts' Character Franklin Will Support Black Animators
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A New Project Inspired By 'Peanuts' Character Franklin Will Support Black Animators

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 1, 2022
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