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Young Black Homeowners to open community homeownership hub in Seattle
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Young Black Homeowners to open community homeownership hub in Seattle

SEATTLE — For many people in Western Washington, buying a home can feel increasingly out of reach. Rising housing costs, limited inventory, and the challenge…

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The Uncertain Future of the Smithsonian’s Smallest Museum
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The Uncertain Future of the Smithsonian’s Smallest Museum

In 1969, the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, in Washington, D.C., debuted a new exhibit: “The Rat: Man’s Invited Affliction.” The display—complete with live rats—was different from…

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Discussing Black Folks Issues with White People
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Discussing Black Folks Issues with White People

A criticism that is often launched at Black folks, is that we won’t criticize other Black folks. That is in itself a bold face lie,…

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South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of Black teen
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South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of Black teen

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina jury on Monday found a store owner not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting of a Black 14-year-old….

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Trump’s Education Department is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black students
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Trump’s Education Department is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black students

WASHINGTON — For generations, the federal government enforced civil rights laws with an eye toward remedying historic, systemic discrimination against Black people and other people…

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Auburn, Washington, man sentenced to more than four years in prison for racially motivated …

Defendant made racist statements about Black people and punched and stabbed Black woman after pushing her off the bus. Source link

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More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial – BBC
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More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial – BBC

Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men. Source…

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Black Romance Book Festival draws thousands to downtown Atlanta
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Black Romance Book Festival draws thousands to downtown Atlanta

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DVIDS – News – The 87th Black Ship Festival Strengthens the Bonds between Japan and the United States
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DVIDS – News – The 87th Black Ship Festival Strengthens the Bonds between Japan and the United States

The steady rhythm of marching shoes echoed through the streets of Shimoda as crowds gathered along the parade route waving American and Japanese flags while…

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WA man sentenced for racist attack on Black woman on King County bus | The Seattle Times

On March 7, 2024, Adan Hernandez-Mayoral got on a King County Metro bus and began making racist remarks about Black people, according to a news ……

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