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Author: Rayna Reid Rayford

Sunday Is National Cinema Day— Here's How To Watch A Movie For Just Four Dollars!
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Sunday Is National Cinema Day— Here's How To Watch A Movie For Just Four Dollars!

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 27, 2023
What We Know So Far About The Racist Gunman Who Killed Three Black People In Jacksonville
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What We Know So Far About The Racist Gunman Who Killed Three Black People In Jacksonville

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 27, 2023
The Lies Told About Black People Can Be Dangerous. This Author Wants To Do Something About It
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The Lies Told About Black People Can Be Dangerous. This Author Wants To Do Something About It

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 25, 2023
When Art Meets Activism: Daveed Diggs And Rafael Casal Discuss How Social Justice Impacts Their Work
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When Art Meets Activism: Daveed Diggs And Rafael Casal Discuss How Social Justice Impacts Their Work

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 24, 2023
With Bus Driver Shortage, New Philadelphia School District Program Is Paying Parents Thousands To Drive Students To School
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With Bus Driver Shortage, New Philadelphia School District Program Is Paying Parents Thousands To Drive Students To School

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 24, 2023
Are You Ready For The 60th Anniversary Of The March On Washington?
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Are You Ready For The 60th Anniversary Of The March On Washington?

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 23, 2023
Another Black Wall Street: The 1803 Fund Wants To Invest Over $1 Billion To Revive A Black Portland Community
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Another Black Wall Street: The 1803 Fund Wants To Invest Over $1 Billion To Revive A Black Portland Community

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 22, 2023
The Little Rock Nine Is Blasting Arkansas’s Decision To Restrict AP African American Studies
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The Little Rock Nine Is Blasting Arkansas’s Decision To Restrict AP African American Studies

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 22, 2023
New Study Reveals An Association Between Structural Racism And Mass Shootings
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New Study Reveals An Association Between Structural Racism And Mass Shootings

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 21, 2023
Sha'Carri Richardson Keeps On Winning And Is The New World Champion In 100 Meter Race
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Sha'Carri Richardson Keeps On Winning And Is The New World Champion In 100 Meter Race

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 21, 2023
On This Day, Jesse Owens Shattered Track Records And Delusions Of White Supremacy On The World Stage
Entertainment · News · Sports

On This Day, Jesse Owens Shattered Track Records And Delusions Of White Supremacy On The World Stage

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 19, 2023
From The NBA To The Senate— Basketball Hall Of Famer Dwyane Wade Says Florida Democrats Want Him To Run For Office
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From The NBA To The Senate— Basketball Hall Of Famer Dwyane Wade Says Florida Democrats Want Him To Run For Office

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 18, 2023
Georgia Grand Jurors Who Decided To Indict Trump Receiving Threats
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Georgia Grand Jurors Who Decided To Indict Trump Receiving Threats

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 18, 2023
“I Was Prepared To Die” Victim Said After Mob Attacked Howard University Students Outside Residence Halls
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“I Was Prepared To Die” Victim Said After Mob Attacked Howard University Students Outside Residence Halls

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 17, 2023
What Black People Can Do About The Attack On Affirmative Action
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What Black People Can Do About The Attack On Affirmative Action

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 17, 2023
Conservative Group’s Video Shows Animated Frederick Douglass Calling Slavery A “Compromise To Achieve Something Great”
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Conservative Group’s Video Shows Animated Frederick Douglass Calling Slavery A “Compromise To Achieve Something Great”

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 17, 2023
Arkansas Education Department Bars Students From Receiving Credit For AP African American Studies Class
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Arkansas Education Department Bars Students From Receiving Credit For AP African American Studies Class

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 16, 2023
This African Dance Is Taking Over The Diaspora. Now One Of The Largest Exhibitions In The World Is Showcasing It
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This African Dance Is Taking Over The Diaspora. Now One Of The Largest Exhibitions In The World Is Showcasing It

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Aug 15, 2023
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