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No, Black people may not be joining all of your protests. But they are still resisting
Black Americans’ call to sit out of Trump protests and marches post-election hasn’t exactly translated to inaction.
3 beaches where Black Americans found and fought for freedom in a racist world
Many Americans are flocking to the country’s beaches this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July. These sandy retreats hold ...
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Why Are There Still Black People Listening To R. Kelly At The Summer Cookouts — And What Does That Say About Us?
Despite convictions and backlash, his music continues to collect streams. Why is the "Pied Piper" still on the cookout ...
What, to Black people, is the Fourth of July?
As we celebrate Fourth of July, Americans - especially Black Americans - have a complex relationship with the flag and our ...
As Trump signs ‘Big’ bill, leaders say Republicans should be shamed for ‘assault on Black lives’
Black leaders are decrying what they call the "Big Ugly Bill," which makes historic cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and education ...
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Not all black people are African American. Here's the difference.
Some people originally from other countries who live in the U.S. accept African American because of its cultural and historical roots in the black experience that is specific to this country.
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We Must Step Up For Black People Right Now - Here’s How
Black people are being killed in the streets, for playing with toy guns, for eating Skittles, for sitting in their homes, for exercising and for simply existing, every day.
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How Black people maintain hope — and why that’s so important
As usual, Black people saw it all coming, from 40,000 feet up, saw it the heady moment Barack Obama got elected the first time, when Republicans declared in the aftermath of the inauguration, ...
For Them, Juneteenth Was a Celebration of Black Love
Gaffney, who bonded over their diverse cultural backgrounds, chose Juneteenth weekend to honor “the struggles and triumphs of ...