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Lawmaker who helped expel Black Dems for supporting gun control resigns after ethics violation

Lawmaker who helped expel Black Dems for supporting gun...

Now-former Tennessee state Rep. Scotty Campbell, who was vice chair of the House...

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Family demands federal probe after coroner notes ‘severe bed bug infestation’ in jail

Family demands federal probe after coroner notes ‘severe...

Lashawn Thompson died in September, three months after he was booked into the Fulton...

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House Democrats demand Justice Clarence Thomas to resign over ethics concern

House Democrats demand Justice Clarence Thomas to resign...

“We have a judicial system that lets off the wealthy and the well-connected and...

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Baby taken by state following home birth returned to parents

Baby taken by state following home birth returned to parents

Rodney and Temecia Jackson took their baby to the pediatrician for a “newborn checkup”...

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Why ‘Dear Mama’ director took on Tupac despite attack

Why ‘Dear Mama’ director took on Tupac despite attack

With never-before-seen footage, “Dear Mama” delves into Afeni’s past as a female...

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Don’t fault the NBA for trying to make Draymond Green act right

Don’t fault the NBA for trying to make Draymond Green act...

OPINION: Some sports pundits felt Daymond Green's suspension was excessive. But...

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University of Alabama’s student newspaper names first Black female editor-in-chief

University of Alabama’s student newspaper names first Black...

Ashlee Woods is the third Black student and the first Black woman to hold the role...

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Why Sudan’s conflict matters to the rest of the world

Why Sudan’s conflict matters to the rest of the world

Fierce clashes between Sudan’s military and the country’s powerful paramilitary...

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Lawyer who spat on anti-racism protester in 2020 convicted

Lawyer who spat on anti-racism protester in 2020 convicted

The woman faces sentencing for a disorderly conduct charge later this week? MILWAUKEE...

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Racial gap in US stroke deaths widened during pandemic

Racial gap in US stroke deaths widened during pandemic

Doctors say COVID-19 infection can raise the risk of stroke. NEW YORK (AP) — The...

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I actually went to Freaknik, and some people should be scared about this documentary

I actually went to Freaknik, and some people should be...

OPINION: A new Freaknik documentary coming to Hulu has some folks concerned about...

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“Overrated” chants haunt Hawks’ Trae Young

“Overrated” chants haunt Hawks’ Trae Young

When Young has been on the court during the Atlanta Hawks’ first-round series against...

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10 Black cannabis brands to enhance your wellness routine this 4/20 and beyond

10 Black cannabis brands to enhance your wellness routine...

As common perceptions of cannabis continue to evolve, there are many ways to support...

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Rep. Ayanna Pressley demands an end to qualified immunity

Rep. Ayanna Pressley demands an end to qualified immunity

“For generations, Black Americans have been disproportionately profiled, surveyed,...

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Man confused with alleged Dadeville shooter gets threats

Man confused with alleged Dadeville shooter gets threats

Around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, the same time as the Dadeville press conference, 36-year-old...

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Too much drama in Brian Davis’ $7 billion bid for Washington Commanders

Too much drama in Brian Davis’ $7 billion bid for Washington...

OPINION: Team owner Daniel Snyder reached a deal to sell the team for a little over...