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Author: Rayna Reid Rayford

Black Women Are More Likely To Die From Cancer. A New First Of It’s Kind Study Aims To Find Out Why
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Black Women Are More Likely To Die From Cancer. A New First Of It’s Kind Study Aims To Find Out Why

By Rayna Reid Rayford · May 10, 2024
Atlanta To Pay $3.8 Million To Family Of Church Deacon Who Died After Being Tased By Police
In Defense of Black Lives · News

Atlanta To Pay $3.8 Million To Family Of Church Deacon Who Died After Being Tased By Police

By Rayna Reid Rayford · May 9, 2024
Here’s How This National Cycling Club Honors A Black Biking Legend And Makes The Sport More Accessible
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Here’s How This National Cycling Club Honors A Black Biking Legend And Makes The Sport More Accessible

By Rayna Reid Rayford · May 8, 2024
Formerly Incarcerated Mom Passes Bar Exam On First Try. Her Reaction To The News Goes Viral
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Formerly Incarcerated Mom Passes Bar Exam On First Try. Her Reaction To The News Goes Viral

By Rayna Reid Rayford · May 8, 2024
A Five-Year Battle Over North Carolina Voter ID Law Finally Heads To Trial
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A Five-Year Battle Over North Carolina Voter ID Law Finally Heads To Trial

By Rayna Reid Rayford · May 7, 2024
Kim Godwin, First Black President Of ABC News, Announces Retirement
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Kim Godwin, First Black President Of ABC News, Announces Retirement

By Rayna Reid Rayford · May 7, 2024
May Is Asthma Awareness Month: Here's What This Black Pulmonologist Is Doing To Dispel Myths And Eliminate Disparities
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May Is Asthma Awareness Month: Here's What This Black Pulmonologist Is Doing To Dispel Myths And Eliminate Disparities

By Rayna Reid Rayford · May 6, 2024
The Black History Behind Cinco De Mayo
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The Black History Behind Cinco De Mayo

By Rayna Reid Rayford · May 5, 2024
May The Fourth Be With You: Artist Behind Star Wars Black History Month Collection Shares Perspective On Black Superheroes
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May The Fourth Be With You: Artist Behind Star Wars Black History Month Collection Shares Perspective On Black Superheroes

By Rayna Reid Rayford · May 4, 2024
Revolutionizing Playtime: LEGO's 'Play Unstoppable' Campaign Is Empowering Girls to Embrace Creativity And Confidence
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Revolutionizing Playtime: LEGO's 'Play Unstoppable' Campaign Is Empowering Girls to Embrace Creativity And Confidence

By Rayna Reid Rayford · May 3, 2024
Oops They Did It Again: FDA Misses Deadline To Propose A Ban On Formaldehyde, The Chemical Often Used In Hair Relaxers
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Oops They Did It Again: FDA Misses Deadline To Propose A Ban On Formaldehyde, The Chemical Often Used In Hair Relaxers

By Rayna Reid Rayford · May 2, 2024
Run The Block – New Initiative Aims To Expand Black Ownership In The Running Industry
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Run The Block – New Initiative Aims To Expand Black Ownership In The Running Industry

By Rayna Reid Rayford · May 2, 2024
The Power Of Community: Jackson Residents Finally Have A Say In Resolving The City’s Water Crisis
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The Power Of Community: Jackson Residents Finally Have A Say In Resolving The City’s Water Crisis

By Rayna Reid Rayford · May 2, 2024
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Family Of Black Teen Shot In Head After Ringing Wrong Doorbell Takes Legal Action

By Rayna Reid Rayford · May 1, 2024
Justice For Sade Robinson: Suspect Pleads Not Guilty In Murder Of Black Wisconsin College Student After First Date
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Justice For Sade Robinson: Suspect Pleads Not Guilty In Murder Of Black Wisconsin College Student After First Date

By Rayna Reid Rayford · May 1, 2024
Uniting For A Cause: Congresswoman Yvette Clark Takes Action For Haitians Seeking Asylum In The US
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Uniting For A Cause: Congresswoman Yvette Clark Takes Action For Haitians Seeking Asylum In The US

By Rayna Reid Rayford · May 1, 2024
Will Doctors No Longer Be Able To Use Abortions During Emergency Medical Situations?
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Will Doctors No Longer Be Able To Use Abortions During Emergency Medical Situations?

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 30, 2024
Did You Know The Oldest Degree-Granting HBCU Was Founded 170 Years Ago Today?
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Did You Know The Oldest Degree-Granting HBCU Was Founded 170 Years Ago Today?

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 29, 2024
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