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America, We Don't Want Your Cheap Change
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America, We Don't Want Your Cheap Change

In this op-ed, Tykeia N. Robinson, Ph.D., notes that amid this racial reckoning, freedom is expensive and it's going to take more than a name change.
By Tykeia N. Robinson · Jul 23, 2020
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7 Men Arrested For Yelling Racial Slurs, Making Nazi Salute At Black Family

The seven men were also charged with rioting and disorderly conduct and other counts for launching illegal fireworks and challenging officers.
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Evangelical Pastor Whitesplains Why Slavery Was A 'Blessing'

The now-viral moment sent Twitter into a frenzy.
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White Supremacists Discussed Using Coronavirus As Bioweapon

An intelligence brief written by the Federal Protective Service noted that White supremacists discussed using saliva, spray bottles and "laced items" to weaponize the novel coronavirus.
By Breanna Edwards · Mar 24, 2020
White Student Sends Black Classmates Racist Meme
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White Student Sends Black Classmates Racist Meme

The meme featured a White man spraying a hose at a young Black child, stating "Go be a n----r somewhere else."
By Breanna Edwards · Mar 6, 2020
Olive Garden Fires Manager Who Complied With Customer’s Demand For Non-Black Server
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Olive Garden Fires Manager Who Complied With Customer’s Demand For Non-Black Server

Amira Donahue, a hostess at the Evansville, Indiana, Olive Garden in question, said the customer said she should work in a strip club.
By Breanna Edwards · Mar 5, 2020
Attention Horror Fans: The New 'Candyman' Is Coming From A Black Woman
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Attention Horror Fans: The New 'Candyman' Is Coming From A Black Woman

So of course the trailer features a spooky version of Destiny Child's "Say My Name."
By Joi-Marie McKenzie · Feb 27, 2020
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Brigham Young University Black History Month Event Soured By Racist Questions

Following a panel describing what it means to be Black and an immigrant, anonymous, racist questions popped up behind the panelists.
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West Virginia Governor Approves Termination Of All Cadets Participating In Nazi Salute Photo
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West Virginia Governor Approves Termination Of All Cadets Participating In Nazi Salute Photo

According to the investigation executive summary, the class instructor encouraged it, reveled in it and at times reciprocated the salute.
By Kirsten West Savali · Jan 2, 2020
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'Us' & Eddie Murphy Win Big At African American Film Critics Association Awards

The world's largest group of Black critics celebrated some of the year's best films with "Us" and "Dolemite Is My Name" leading the way.
By Essence · Dec 10, 2019
FBI Confirms Tourist Deaths in Dominican Republic Were Due To Natural Causes
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FBI Confirms Tourist Deaths in Dominican Republic Were Due To Natural Causes

According to the State Department, toxicology tests done by the FBI were consistent with the findings of local authorities.
By Paula Rogo · Oct 20, 2019
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'Whites Only" Note Found In Georgia High School Bathroom

About 90% of the students at Breman High School in Breman, Georgia are white, while 8% are Black.
By Breanna Edwards · Apr 29, 2019
White Woman Pulls Down Her Pants, Hurls Racial Slurs At Black Family
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White Woman Pulls Down Her Pants, Hurls Racial Slurs At Black Family

Jessica Hollinger and Kevin Hollinger are facing multiple charges in connection to the verbal assault of a Black family on Easter Sunday.
By Breanna Edwards · Apr 24, 2019
2 Florida White Men Accused Of Shooting At Biracial Children While Yelling Racial Slurs
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2 Florida White Men Accused Of Shooting At Biracial Children While Yelling Racial Slurs

James Reidnauer, 30 and Brent van Besien, 33, both face enhanced hate crime charges of aggravated battery with a firearm after allegedly shooting at two biracial children.
By Breanna Edwards · Mar 29, 2019
Facebook Finally Makes A Move To Ban Content Supporting White Nationalism
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Facebook Finally Makes A Move To Ban Content Supporting White Nationalism

Facebook will start redirecting people who search its platforms for terms associated with white supremacy to Life After Hate, an organization dedicated to helping people leave the extremist far-right.
By Breanna Edwards · Mar 28, 2019
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Claps Back At Fox News Host Laura Ingraham And Guest For Racist Mockery of Accent, Name
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Claps Back At Fox News Host Laura Ingraham And Guest For Racist Mockery of Accent, Name

Laura Ingram and her guest Joe Digenova made fun of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, claiming she put on accents and airs when saying her name.
By Breanna Edwards · Mar 22, 2019
HBCU Enrollment On The Rise Amid Increasing Racial Tensions
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HBCU Enrollment On The Rise Amid Increasing Racial Tensions

In a climate where overt racism and racial violence has intensified, HBCUs have seen an increase in enrollment as Black students seek comfort and safety.
By Breanna Edwards · Mar 18, 2019
Connecticut School Employee Resigns After Being Caught On Video Using The N-Word, Spitting At Black Man
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Connecticut School Employee Resigns After Being Caught On Video Using The N-Word, Spitting At Black Man

Corinne Terrone, a clerk in the school board offices of Hamden Public Schools, offered her resignation following her racist behavior over the weekend.
By Breanna Edwards · Mar 18, 2019
White Man Who Threatened Black Teens With Gun At MLK Day Event Charged With Hate Crimes
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White Man Who Threatened Black Teens With Gun At MLK Day Event Charged With Hate Crimes

If convicted with the hate crime enhancements, Mark Bartlett could face anywhere from five to 55 years behind bars.
By Breanna Edwards · Feb 21, 2019

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