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Author: Rayna Reid Rayford

Black Maternal Health Week: These Groups Are Dedicated To Improving Maternal Health Outcomes For Black Women
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Black Maternal Health Week: These Groups Are Dedicated To Improving Maternal Health Outcomes For Black Women

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 11, 2024
Black Actress Starring In “Romeo & Juliet” Facing 'Barrage' Of Racist Abuse Online
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Black Actress Starring In “Romeo & Juliet” Facing 'Barrage' Of Racist Abuse Online

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 10, 2024
Police Shot Her 11-Year-Old Son. Now A Mississippi Mom Could Lose Custody Of Her Children
In Defense of Black Lives · News

Police Shot Her 11-Year-Old Son. Now A Mississippi Mom Could Lose Custody Of Her Children

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 10, 2024
What Can We Do to Pay Black Women Equitably? This New Book Has The Answers
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What Can We Do to Pay Black Women Equitably? This New Book Has The Answers

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 9, 2024
A Championship HBCU Basketball Team Finally Gets Their White House Moment More Than 65 Years After Their Victory
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A Championship HBCU Basketball Team Finally Gets Their White House Moment More Than 65 Years After Their Victory

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 9, 2024
Students Rally Against Racism After Alleged Incident Targeting Black Cafeteria Workers At Washington University In St. Louis
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Students Rally Against Racism After Alleged Incident Targeting Black Cafeteria Workers At Washington University In St. Louis

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 8, 2024
An FBI College Hoops Corruption Probe Ended The Careers Of Four Black Coaches. Where Are They Now?
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An FBI College Hoops Corruption Probe Ended The Careers Of Four Black Coaches. Where Are They Now?

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 5, 2024
This Veteran Entrepreneur Achieved Career Success Through Mentorship. Her New Book Shares How You Can Too.
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This Veteran Entrepreneur Achieved Career Success Through Mentorship. Her New Book Shares How You Can Too.

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 5, 2024
A Racially Biased Test That Prevented Thousands Of Black People From Receiving Kidney Transplants Is Finally Changing
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A Racially Biased Test That Prevented Thousands Of Black People From Receiving Kidney Transplants Is Finally Changing

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 4, 2024
Federal Complaint Claims The George Floyd Memorial Scholarship Discriminates Against Students Who Aren’t Black
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Federal Complaint Claims The George Floyd Memorial Scholarship Discriminates Against Students Who Aren’t Black

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 4, 2024
First Black Woman To Host A Wildlife Show On TV Shares Journey Of Embracing A Career In STEM In New Book
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First Black Woman To Host A Wildlife Show On TV Shares Journey Of Embracing A Career In STEM In New Book

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 3, 2024
After The Ban On Diversity Programs, What's Next For Higher Education In Utah?
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After The Ban On Diversity Programs, What's Next For Higher Education In Utah?

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 3, 2024
Florida Supreme Court Upholds Six Week Abortion Ban
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Florida Supreme Court Upholds Six Week Abortion Ban

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 2, 2024
March Madness Meets Black History: Breaking Barriers And Calling Out The Foul Play Of Racism
Entertainment · News · Sports

March Madness Meets Black History: Breaking Barriers And Calling Out The Foul Play Of Racism

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 2, 2024
Bills Fighting Book Bans May Have Unintended Consequences—Library Penalties
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Bills Fighting Book Bans May Have Unintended Consequences—Library Penalties

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 1, 2024
The Family Of A Black Man Killed By Detroit Police Awarded $1.5 Million By Jury.
In Defense of Black Lives · News

The Family Of A Black Man Killed By Detroit Police Awarded $1.5 Million By Jury.

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 29, 2024
The Three White Men Who Killed Ahmaud Arbery Ask Court To Overturn Their Hate Crime Convictions
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The Three White Men Who Killed Ahmaud Arbery Ask Court To Overturn Their Hate Crime Convictions

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 29, 2024
The Oldest Black School In America Is Reopening To The Public
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The Oldest Black School In America Is Reopening To The Public

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Mar 28, 2024
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