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New Louisiana program gives $1000 monthly ‘reparation’ payments to Black residents thanks to $1 million donation from descendants of slave owners
A dozen Black residents of Louisiana are receiving a guaranteed monthly sum of $1,000, funded by a $1 million donation from Deacon Leroy “Buck” Close and Gracie Close of South Carolina. The Closes are descendants of a family that built much of its generational wealth on the labor of enslaved people. This unique program, launched…
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The little-known story of Mamie Smith, the first African American female singer who gained instant fame but died penniless
Mamie Smith, on record as the first Black female singer, released a record titled “Crazy...
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The alarming trend of White people using ‘melanin injections’ to look and feel Black
Some White people are going to extreme lengths to alter their skin color in an effort to look...
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Corey Harris: Meet The Man Behind The Viral Court Video Over A Suspended Driving License
A Michigan man, Corey Harris, was mocked for driving a car during an online court proceeding....
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Deaf Google employee celebrated as a diversity hire sues tech giant for discrimination
A Black, deaf Google employee, Jalon Hall, has filed a lawsuit accusing the tech giant of discrimination based on her disability and race. Hall, celebrated previously as a success story for Google’s...
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Fani Willis: D.A In Young Thug And Trump Case Defends Affair She Had With Special Prosecutor Appointed To Handle Case
There is a request for the removal of Young Thug and Donald Trump’s prosecutor, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, from Georgia’s case involving election meddling against former President...
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6 Horror-Comedy Movies That Will Keep You At The Edge Of Your Seat This Halloween
The sub-genre of horror comedy typically combines sarcasm with a good dose of the macabre whereas the hallmark horror films are meant to evoke a spooky sensation of fright perfect for Halloween. Whether...
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University of Georgia renames new $50M residence hall after 3 trailblazing Black graduates. This is their story
The University of Georgia has immortalized the names of three outstanding Black graduates after it renamed a new $50 million residence hall after them following agitations by students. According to the...
