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Author: Rayna Reid Rayford

Head Of United Nations Says Reparations For Slavery Are Necessary To Fight Systemic Racism
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Head Of United Nations Says Reparations For Slavery Are Necessary To Fight Systemic Racism

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 28, 2024
Harriet Tubman's Legacy Lives On In Indiana Thanks To This Community Leader
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Harriet Tubman's Legacy Lives On In Indiana Thanks To This Community Leader

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 27, 2024
Utah Women’s Basketball Team Endured “Racial Hate Crimes” During NCAA Tournament
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Utah Women’s Basketball Team Endured “Racial Hate Crimes” During NCAA Tournament

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 27, 2024
“Get Off My Neck” Former Baltimore Prosecutor Pens Book Offering Solutions To Reform Criminal Justice System
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“Get Off My Neck” Former Baltimore Prosecutor Pens Book Offering Solutions To Reform Criminal Justice System

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 26, 2024
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses After Being Hit By Large Container Ship
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Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses After Being Hit By Large Container Ship

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 26, 2024
Meet The Doctor Whose Civil Rights Roots Are Driving Change For Black Mothers
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Meet The Doctor Whose Civil Rights Roots Are Driving Change For Black Mothers

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 25, 2024
Coco Gauff Continues Winning Streak At Miami Open On The Heels Of Qualifying For The 2024 Paris Olympics
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Coco Gauff Continues Winning Streak At Miami Open On The Heels Of Qualifying For The 2024 Paris Olympics

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 25, 2024
Going Abroad? Check Out This New Gallery Space In London Founded By A Black Woman!
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Going Abroad? Check Out This New Gallery Space In London Founded By A Black Woman!

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 22, 2024
ESSENCE Honored With Trailblazer Award At United Negro College Fund Gala
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ESSENCE Honored With Trailblazer Award At United Negro College Fund Gala

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 22, 2024
A Black Man Just Made History As The First Black Leader in Europe
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A Black Man Just Made History As The First Black Leader in Europe

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 21, 2024
It's National Athletic Training Month: Meet The First Black Woman Dually Certified As A Physical Therapist And Athletic Trainer In The NBA
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It's National Athletic Training Month: Meet The First Black Woman Dually Certified As A Physical Therapist And Athletic Trainer In The NBA

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 20, 2024
Two Former Mississippi Police Officers, Members Of “Goon Squad”, Sentenced For Torturing Black Men
In Defense of Black Lives · News

Two Former Mississippi Police Officers, Members Of “Goon Squad”, Sentenced For Torturing Black Men

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 20, 2024
California’s First And Only Black-Led Land Trust Acquires 650 Acres, Prepares To Break Ground
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California’s First And Only Black-Led Land Trust Acquires 650 Acres, Prepares To Break Ground

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 19, 2024
Virginia Lawmakers Approve Commission To Study Compensation For Black Families After PWI Took Their Land
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Virginia Lawmakers Approve Commission To Study Compensation For Black Families After PWI Took Their Land

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 19, 2024
'Imagine Freedom' – New Book Teaches Us How To Fight For Our Rights While Avoiding Burnout, Anxiety, And Depression
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'Imagine Freedom' – New Book Teaches Us How To Fight For Our Rights While Avoiding Burnout, Anxiety, And Depression

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 18, 2024
Hidden History: Cheryl White Was The First Black Female Jockey. Her Story Is Finally Being Told
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Hidden History: Cheryl White Was The First Black Female Jockey. Her Story Is Finally Being Told

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 18, 2024
There Aren’t That Many Black Major League Baseball Players Right Now. But Change Is On The Way
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There Aren’t That Many Black Major League Baseball Players Right Now. But Change Is On The Way

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 15, 2024
California Black Women's Health Project: Celebrating A 30-Year Legacy Of Improving Health And Wellness For Black Women And Girls
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California Black Women's Health Project: Celebrating A 30-Year Legacy Of Improving Health And Wellness For Black Women And Girls

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 15, 2024
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