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Author: Rayna Reid Rayford

Black Churches In Florida Are Stepping In To Teach Black History Where Schools Are Falling Off
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Black Churches In Florida Are Stepping In To Teach Black History Where Schools Are Falling Off

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Nov 6, 2023
FBI Investigating NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Chief Fundraiser In Home Raid
News · Politics

FBI Investigating NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Chief Fundraiser In Home Raid

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Nov 3, 2023
Why Doesn’t The New House Speaker Include His Adopted Black Son In Shared Family Pictures?
News · Politics

Why Doesn’t The New House Speaker Include His Adopted Black Son In Shared Family Pictures?

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Nov 3, 2023
There Aren't Enough Black Transplant Surgeons. This New Program Is Trying To Change That
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There Aren't Enough Black Transplant Surgeons. This New Program Is Trying To Change That

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Nov 2, 2023
In News We Know: Black Families Have Highest Number Of Working Moms, Despite Households In Poverty
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In News We Know: Black Families Have Highest Number Of Working Moms, Despite Households In Poverty

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Nov 2, 2023
It’s Handled: Mayor Bowser Announces New Sexual Harassment Policy For D.C. Government Employees
News · Politics

It’s Handled: Mayor Bowser Announces New Sexual Harassment Policy For D.C. Government Employees

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Nov 1, 2023
Meet The Black Couple Inspired By W.E.B. Du Bois To Make A 'Love Letter To Black Families' With Their New Book
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Meet The Black Couple Inspired By W.E.B. Du Bois To Make A 'Love Letter To Black Families' With Their New Book

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Oct 31, 2023
The Original Black Girl Magic: Meet The Black Woman Who Ignited The Salem Witch Trials
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The Original Black Girl Magic: Meet The Black Woman Who Ignited The Salem Witch Trials

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Oct 31, 2023
A Black Woman Is Leading Howard Community College to New Heights
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A Black Woman Is Leading Howard Community College to New Heights

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Oct 27, 2023
What’s Next For Migrants In New York City?
News · Politics

What’s Next For Migrants In New York City?

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Oct 27, 2023
For Overlooked Populations, Purpose-Driven Housing Represents Hope
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For Overlooked Populations, Purpose-Driven Housing Represents Hope

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Oct 26, 2023
A Black Mom Spent Months Searching For Her Son—She Finally Learned He Was Killed By A Police Officer
In Defense of Black Lives · News

A Black Mom Spent Months Searching For Her Son—She Finally Learned He Was Killed By A Police Officer

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Oct 26, 2023
Child Welfare Systems Discriminate Against Black Children
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Child Welfare Systems Discriminate Against Black Children

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Oct 25, 2023
Two Lawsuits Filed Against The Post Oak Hotel In Houston Allege Black Patrons Were Discriminated Against
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Two Lawsuits Filed Against The Post Oak Hotel In Houston Allege Black Patrons Were Discriminated Against

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Oct 25, 2023
Superfog Descended Over New Orleans, Causing 158-Car Pile-Up On Interstate 55
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Superfog Descended Over New Orleans, Causing 158-Car Pile-Up On Interstate 55

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Oct 24, 2023
Feminist Icon Patricia Hill Collins Becomes First Black Winner Of $1 Million Berggruen Prize
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Feminist Icon Patricia Hill Collins Becomes First Black Winner Of $1 Million Berggruen Prize

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Oct 23, 2023
This Group Erased Debt For Morehouse Grads. Could You Be Next?
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This Group Erased Debt For Morehouse Grads. Could You Be Next?

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Oct 23, 2023
Going Dark: New Guggenheim Exhibit Curated By Its First Black Woman Curator
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Going Dark: New Guggenheim Exhibit Curated By Its First Black Woman Curator

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Oct 20, 2023
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