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4-year-old Inspires Legislator to Introduce a Bill to End Hair Discrimination

Andrea BlackstoneMay 17, 2021May 21, 2021

by Andrea BlackstoneMay 17, 2021May 21, 202101893

State Senator Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) introduced legislation to end discriminating against students’ hairstyles in Illinois. It passed in the Illinois Senate and now awaits consideration

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City of Asheville Set to Remove Confederate Monument of Former Slave Owner

Jeroslyn JoVonnMay 17, 2021May 18, 2021

by Jeroslyn JoVonnMay 17, 2021May 18, 202105995

Asheville, NC vote to remove a monument that honored Confederate military official Zebulon Vance.

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Andre Hill’s Family Awarded $10 Million Settlement; Gym To Be Named In His Honor

Christian SpencerMay 17, 2021May 17, 2021

by Christian SpencerMay 17, 2021May 17, 202101010

The family of Andre Hill has reached a settlement with the city of Columbus, Ohio, for $10 million.

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Jail Nurse Says She ‘Witnessed a Murder’, Presses FBI to Investigate Detainee’s Death

Jeroslyn JoVonnMay 17, 2021May 18, 2021

by Jeroslyn JoVonnMay 17, 2021May 18, 2021029276

A jail nurse's persistence after she claims to have "witnessed a murder" led to an FBI investigation into the death of Hardell Sherrell.

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Conservative Supreme Court To Consider Gutting 1973 Roe v. Wade Ruling Legalizing Abortion

Derek MajorMay 17, 2021May 17, 2021

by Derek MajorMay 17, 2021May 17, 20210778

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider gutting the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion nationwide

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John Deere Helps Black Farmers Fight Land Grabbers Through LEAP Coalition

Derek MajorMay 17, 2021May 17, 2021

by Derek MajorMay 17, 2021May 17, 202108938

John Deere is teaming up with the National Black Growers Council and others to help Black Famers other underrepresented farmers gain title to their land

Education Men

Robert F. Smith’s Philanthropy Has Lasting Impact on Morehouse Students Lives, Sparks Additional Funding

Andrea BlackstoneMay 17, 2021May 17, 2021

by Andrea BlackstoneMay 17, 2021May 17, 202102031

Robert F. Smith’s investment in helping youth to achieve academic and professional excellence was publicized when he announced that he would wipe college debt obligations