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Civil Rights Attorney Areva Martin on the Killing of George Floyd and Protesting at the Polls (Video)

Selena HillJune 4, 2020June 3, 2020

by Selena HillJune 4, 2020June 3, 202008298

Areva Martin shared her legal expertise about the killing of George Floyd, the officers involved in his death, and how voting can create systemic change.

NBCUniversal Diversity Manager Offers Brands Advice On How To Support Their Black Staffers

Dana GivensJune 4, 2020June 4, 2020

by Dana GivensJune 4, 2020June 4, 202004461

NBC Universal Manager of Diversity and Inclusion Tiara Budd-Ramos shares her tips and advice on how brands can support their black employees during a time

Black Lives Matter Advocates Running for Congress in 2020 Share Advice to Keep People Politically Engaged

Lydia BlancoJune 4, 2020June 4, 2020

by Lydia BlancoJune 4, 2020June 4, 202009939

Black Lives Matter advocates, some of how have been on the front lines, are encouraging people to let their voices be heard at the polls.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam: State To Remove Robert E. Lee Statue

Derek MajorJune 4, 2020June 4, 2020

by Derek MajorJune 4, 2020June 4, 202003787

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said the state will remove the statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee from Richmond's famous Monument Avenue.

COVID-19 Health and Wellness News

New Poll Shows Only A Quarter of African Americans Plan To Get Coronavirus Vaccine

Dana GivensJune 4, 2020June 4, 2020

by Dana GivensJune 4, 2020June 4, 202007002

A new poll shows that only 25% of African Americans plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine once one becomes available to the general public.

Arts and Culture News

Keke Palmer Emotionally Pleads With National Guardsmen To ‘March Beside Us’

Dana GivensJune 4, 2020June 4, 2020

by Dana GivensJune 4, 2020June 4, 202005241

Keke Palmer pleads with several members of the National Guard at a protest in Hollywood to march with them in standing against racial injustice.

News Technology

Apple Is Tracking iPhones Stolen From Stores During Protests

Derek MajorJune 4, 2020June 4, 2020

by Derek MajorJune 4, 2020June 4, 202004126

Apple is letting anyone who stole a phone from one of its locations during the George Floyd protests know they're being tracked.

News

As George Floyd Is Laid to Rest, There Is No Peace in Sight

Caroline ClarkeJune 4, 2020June 9, 2020

by Caroline ClarkeJune 4, 2020June 9, 202004528

The first service honoring the life of George Floyd will take place this afternoon in Minneapolis, But, to be clear, the pain continues.

Education News Sports

Marquette University Revokes Admission Due to Racist Social Media Post About George Floyd’s Death

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 4, 2020June 4, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 4, 2020June 4, 2020033521

Marquette University has revoked a lacrosse player's scholarship and admission after she posted racially insensitive comments on Snapchat.

Business Entrepreneurship Women

Fashion Designer Aurora James Creates The 15% Pledge To Help Black-Owned Businesses

Dana GivensJune 4, 2020June 4, 2020

by Dana GivensJune 4, 2020June 4, 202008575

Brooklyn-based fashion designer Aurora James wants major retailers to pledge 15% of funds to aid black-owned businesses.

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