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McDonald’s lawsuit by two former Black executives to go to trial
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McDonald’s lawsuit by two former Black executives to go to trial

By Erick Johnson They had MBA degrees, with dreams of climbing the corporate ladder at McDonald’s Corporation. But those dreams disintegrated and this fall, Victoria…

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Maryland high school forfeits softball game after alleged “inappropriate actions” toward Black player
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Maryland high school forfeits softball game after alleged “inappropriate actions” toward Black player

The varsity softball team for Chesapeake High School in Maryland was forced to forfeit two games after what Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) officials…

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A new food-centered event celebrates Black Berkeley’s cultural traditions
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A new food-centered event celebrates Black Berkeley’s cultural traditions

Black people native to the Bay Area carry a deep reverence for their ancestral roots, especially their connection to the American South. That connection will…

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Mount Canaan Baptist Church holds Black Men's Mental Health Forum – KSLA
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Mount Canaan Baptist Church holds Black Men's Mental Health Forum – KSLA

As part of Autism Acceptance Month, a medical expert is urging families to move past common myths about autism and learn how to spot early…

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Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades
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Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Lyndon B. Johnson knew the legislation he was about to sign was momentous, one that took courage for certain members of…

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BUSSW Professor Gómez Publishes Groundbreaking Tool for Studying Violence in the Black Community
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BUSSW Professor Gómez Publishes Groundbreaking Tool for Studying Violence in the Black Community

For researchers using critical theory to study how racism shapes the experience of violence among Black American young adults, a critical gap has long existed:…

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Experts: PA will see little impact from Voting Rights Act ruling • Spotlight PA
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Experts: PA will see little impact from Voting Rights Act ruling • Spotlight PA

Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Pennsylvania’s free newsletter here. The…

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Emergency Briefing | Louisiana v. Callais: What It Means & What We Do Next
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Emergency Briefing | Louisiana v. Callais: What It Means & What We Do Next

A Voting Rights Crisis The Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais is a license to silence Black voters and rig the voting system. This…

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Krista Whitaker honored by Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago
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Krista Whitaker honored by Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago

Krista Whitaker, Bears executive vice president of legal and business affairs & chief legal officer, is well-recognized in the sports legal space for her leadership,…

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Historically low black voter turnout in Mobile highlights barriers ahead of primary
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Historically low black voter turnout in Mobile highlights barriers ahead of primary

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – A push is underway in Mobile to increase voter turnout in the Black community ahead of the upcoming primary election. Community…

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