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Author: Rayna Reid Rayford

Black Mom Who Killed Husband After Years Of Abuse Is Freed From Georgia Jail After Judge Rules It Self-Defense
In Defense of Black Lives · News

Black Mom Who Killed Husband After Years Of Abuse Is Freed From Georgia Jail After Judge Rules It Self-Defense

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 7, 2023
Black Man Sentenced To Death Row Finally Won His Freedom. Now A Court Has Ordered Him Back To Prison
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Black Man Sentenced To Death Row Finally Won His Freedom. Now A Court Has Ordered Him Back To Prison

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 6, 2023
This Mom Went From The PTA To Politics- Meet The First Black Woman Vice Mayor Of Culver City
News · Politics

This Mom Went From The PTA To Politics- Meet The First Black Woman Vice Mayor Of Culver City

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 6, 2023
Brandon Johnson Wins Runoff Election, Becoming The Next Mayor Of Chicago
News · Politics

Brandon Johnson Wins Runoff Election, Becoming The Next Mayor Of Chicago

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 5, 2023
Two Black Tennessee Lawmakers Protested Gun Violence. Now The GOP Is Trying To Expel Them
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Two Black Tennessee Lawmakers Protested Gun Violence. Now The GOP Is Trying To Expel Them

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 4, 2023
Texas Judge Rules That Banned Books Must Return To Local Library Shelves
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Texas Judge Rules That Banned Books Must Return To Local Library Shelves

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 3, 2023
Shanquella Robinson's Family Still Hasn't Received Justice. Attorney Sue-Ann Robinson Is Determined To Get It
In Defense of Black Lives · News

Shanquella Robinson's Family Still Hasn't Received Justice. Attorney Sue-Ann Robinson Is Determined To Get It

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 30, 2023
This U.S. City Approved Cash Payments To Black Residents As Reparations For Housing Discrimination
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This U.S. City Approved Cash Payments To Black Residents As Reparations For Housing Discrimination

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 29, 2023
Black Head Coach Kenny Brooks Leading VA Tech's Women's Basketball Team To First Ever Final Four Appearance
Entertainment · News · Sports

Black Head Coach Kenny Brooks Leading VA Tech's Women's Basketball Team To First Ever Final Four Appearance

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 28, 2023
28-Year-Old Woman Behind Fatal School Shooting In Nashville
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28-Year-Old Woman Behind Fatal School Shooting In Nashville

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 27, 2023
Black Couple Loses Custody Of Their Children After Traffic Stop On Family Road Trip
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Black Couple Loses Custody Of Their Children After Traffic Stop On Family Road Trip

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 27, 2023
White Women “Primary Beneficiaries” Of Gender Progress, Columbia University Study Shows
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White Women “Primary Beneficiaries” Of Gender Progress, Columbia University Study Shows

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 24, 2023
Does Donald Glover Like Black Women?
News · Op-Ed

Does Donald Glover Like Black Women?

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 22, 2023
Newly Released Surveillance Video Shows Virginia Police Smothering Black Man To Death
In Defense of Black Lives · News

Newly Released Surveillance Video Shows Virginia Police Smothering Black Man To Death

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 21, 2023
Georgia Lawmakers Fighting To Remove The World's Largest Confederate Monument
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Georgia Lawmakers Fighting To Remove The World's Largest Confederate Monument

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 21, 2023
Chicago May Have A New Black Mayor, And He Has Jim Clyburn's Endorsement
News · Politics

Chicago May Have A New Black Mayor, And He Has Jim Clyburn's Endorsement

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 20, 2023
7 Times The Iconic Spike Lee Boldly Captured Black Issues In His Movies
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7 Times The Iconic Spike Lee Boldly Captured Black Issues In His Movies

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 20, 2023
Civil Rights Icon Myrlie Evers-Williams Turns 90 Today: Here Are 7 Things She Wants Us To Know Right Now

Civil Rights Icon Myrlie Evers-Williams Turns 90 Today: Here Are 7 Things She Wants Us To Know Right Now

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 17, 2023
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