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Charges Dropped Against Black Activist Jailed For Voter Fraud
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Charges Dropped Against Black Activist Jailed For Voter Fraud

Pamela Moses was initially sentenced to six years in prison for making or consenting to false information on an election document.
By Melissa Noel · Apr 25, 2022
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The Receipts | bell hooks

By admin · Feb 18, 2022
Autherine Lucy Foster Replaces Ku Klux Klan Leader On University of Alabama’s Campus
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Autherine Lucy Foster Replaces Ku Klux Klan Leader On University of Alabama’s Campus

School trustees reversed a decision to remove Gov. Bibb Graves and name a building after the school’s first Black student.
By Kevin L. Clark · Feb 15, 2022
Reclaiming Name Without Charisma
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Reclaiming Name Without Charisma

By admin · Oct 18, 2021
UCLA Honors Trailblazing 14-Year-Old Activist Amariyanna Copeny aka 'Little Miss Flint'
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UCLA Honors Trailblazing 14-Year-Old Activist Amariyanna Copeny aka 'Little Miss Flint'

Since 2015, the young changemaker has remained a leading voice in the fight against environmental racism, with a specific focus on clean water efforts for underserved communities.
By Rachaell Davis · Oct 13, 2021
Chelsea Miller: 'A Lot Of White Influencers Use Social Justice Issues As A Way To Garner Attention & Money'
Girls United Summit

Chelsea Miller: 'A Lot Of White Influencers Use Social Justice Issues As A Way To Garner Attention & Money'

Miller joined fellow activists Mary Pat Hector, Zyahna Bryant and Sophia Dennis for a powerful conversation at the 2021 ESSENCE GU Summit.
By Gene Hunter · Oct 13, 2021
Exclusive: Tamika Mallory Is Bringing A 'State Of Emergency' To Your Bookshelf
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Exclusive: Tamika Mallory Is Bringing A 'State Of Emergency' To Your Bookshelf

The activist's literary debut will be the first title from Charlamagne Tha God’s publishing imprint.
By Keyaira Boone · Jan 26, 2021
Speak On It: Rachel Cargle Chats With Nikki Giovanni And Rapsody
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Speak On It: Rachel Cargle Chats With Nikki Giovanni And Rapsody

Author and activist Rachel Cargle moderates this cross-generational conversation between literary giant Nikki Giovanni and Grammy-nominated artist Rapsody on impacting past, present and future activism.
By Kevin L. Clark · Aug 27, 2020
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· Jul 16, 2020
Moana Manifesto: 'I Encourage You to Raise Your Voice'
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Moana Manifesto: 'I Encourage You to Raise Your Voice'

"While I’ve wondered how the first half of 2020 could have been any worse, I realize the second half offers us an opportunity to leverage these trying times and foster a revolution," says Moana Luu.
By MoAna Luu · Jul 6, 2020
Oluwatoyin Salau: Activist Found Dead After Tweeting About Sexual Assault
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Oluwatoyin Salau: Activist Found Dead After Tweeting About Sexual Assault

The 19-year-old will be remembered for her passion, caring spirit, and activism.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jun 15, 2020
Kamala Harris Calls For Legislation To Be Passed, Demands To Be Met To Satisfy Protesters
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Kamala Harris Calls For Legislation To Be Passed, Demands To Be Met To Satisfy Protesters

Kamala Harris said this week that she is backing legislation that would require a national standard for police use of force cases.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jun 3, 2020
Rapper Chika Arrested For Protesting In Los Angeles

Rapper Chika Arrested For Protesting In Los Angeles

The breakout artist spent seven hours in handcuffs for demonstrating against the racial injustice of George Floyd's death
By Cori Murray · Jun 1, 2020
Martin Luther King III Speaks About His Father’s Legacy
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Martin Luther King III Speaks About His Father’s Legacy

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s son, Martin Luther King III, waxes poetic about his father’s foresight
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 20, 2020
Alabama Man Has Been Serving A Life Sentence For The Last 38 Years For Stealing $9
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Alabama Man Has Been Serving A Life Sentence For The Last 38 Years For Stealing $9

Journalist Beth Shelburne's viral Twitter thread about Willie Simmons drew more attention to Alabama's controversial habitual offender law.
By Breanna Edwards · Dec 23, 2019
3 Indiana Judges Suspended Without Pay After Fight At White Castle
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3 Indiana Judges Suspended Without Pay After Fight At White Castle

The altercation ended with Judge Andrew Adams and Judge Bradley Jacobs being shot and requiring emergency surgeries for their wounds.
By Breanna Edwards · Nov 15, 2019
Obama Criticizes ‘Woke’ Culture, Says It’s Not Real Activism
Op-Ed · Politics

Obama Criticizes ‘Woke’ Culture, Says It’s Not Real Activism

“If all you're doing is casting stones, you're probably not going to get that far. That's easy to do.” — President Barack Obama
By Kirsten West Savali · Nov 1, 2019
Research Shows Incarceration Devastates U.S. Black Families Fifty Percent More Than Other Families
News · Politics

Research Shows Incarceration Devastates U.S. Black Families Fifty Percent More Than Other Families

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By Nylah Burton · Oct 30, 2019
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