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Author: Rayna Reid Rayford

5 Ways Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst Will Continue To Inspire Generations Of Black Girls
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5 Ways Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst Will Continue To Inspire Generations Of Black Girls

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Jan 31, 2022
Black Students Are Enrolling At Record Pace To Medical Schools
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Black Students Are Enrolling At Record Pace To Medical Schools

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Jan 27, 2022
Marc Jacobs Website Glitch Had The Retailer Giving Away Goods For Free And Shoppers Almost Secured The Bag
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Marc Jacobs Website Glitch Had The Retailer Giving Away Goods For Free And Shoppers Almost Secured The Bag

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Jan 26, 2022
Everett Lee, The First Black Conductor On Broadway, Passes. Here Are 5 Things To Know
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Everett Lee, The First Black Conductor On Broadway, Passes. Here Are 5 Things To Know

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Jan 26, 2022
Veteran Congressman Bobby Rush Is Retiring. This HBCU Graduate Is Running To Succeed Him
News · Politics

Veteran Congressman Bobby Rush Is Retiring. This HBCU Graduate Is Running To Succeed Him

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Jan 25, 2022
Black Twitter Will Say Farewell To Beloved ‘Arthur’ Series Soon
Culture · News

Black Twitter Will Say Farewell To Beloved ‘Arthur’ Series Soon

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Jan 20, 2022
Houston Deputy Suspended For Calling Ahmaud Arbery A 'Criminal' In Now-Deleted Facebook Post
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Houston Deputy Suspended For Calling Ahmaud Arbery A 'Criminal' In Now-Deleted Facebook Post

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Jan 14, 2022
Three Suspects Now Charged In Young Dolph’s Killing
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Three Suspects Now Charged In Young Dolph’s Killing

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Jan 14, 2022
Hunger Strike At Rikers Island As Detainees Protest Conditions
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Hunger Strike At Rikers Island As Detainees Protest Conditions

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Jan 13, 2022
Unemployment Rate Fell For Everyone Except Black Women
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Unemployment Rate Fell For Everyone Except Black Women

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Jan 12, 2022
Kentucky Teacher Fired After Fight With Teen, Report Found He Triggered Student About Being Shot
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Kentucky Teacher Fired After Fight With Teen, Report Found He Triggered Student About Being Shot

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Jan 12, 2022
Gambian Community Mourns 17 Killed In Bronx Fire, Mayor Adams Criticized For “Close The Door” Response
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Gambian Community Mourns 17 Killed In Bronx Fire, Mayor Adams Criticized For “Close The Door” Response

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Jan 11, 2022
Top-Ranked Speed Skater Erin Jackson Headed For Olympics After Teammate Gives Up Spot
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Top-Ranked Speed Skater Erin Jackson Headed For Olympics After Teammate Gives Up Spot

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Jan 11, 2022
Airbnb Blocks Oregon Guest Names From Hosts To Combat Racial Rental Bias
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Airbnb Blocks Oregon Guest Names From Hosts To Combat Racial Rental Bias

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Jan 6, 2022
I-95 Reopens After Snowstorm Leaves Hundreds Of Drivers Stranded For More Than 24 Hours
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I-95 Reopens After Snowstorm Leaves Hundreds Of Drivers Stranded For More Than 24 Hours

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Jan 5, 2022
Final Farewell to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Leader Chooses Eco-Friendly Burial Alternative
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Final Farewell to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Leader Chooses Eco-Friendly Burial Alternative

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Jan 3, 2022
Black Girls Code Founder Kimberly Bryant Removed As Nonprofit Head By Board Directors
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Black Girls Code Founder Kimberly Bryant Removed As Nonprofit Head By Board Directors

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Dec 24, 2021
Kim Potter Trial: Possible Mistrial If Jury Remains Deadlocked
In Defense of Black Lives · News

Kim Potter Trial: Possible Mistrial If Jury Remains Deadlocked

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Dec 23, 2021
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