As IndyCar approaches major stage, uncertainty looms on its approach to social justice movement

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'We're expendable': black Americans pay the price as states lift lockdowns

Majority black counties already account for more than half of all coronavirus cases in the US and nearly 60% of

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The are no 'riots' in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd

There are no riots in Minneapolis in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder by the

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Kyrie Irving and LeBron James Differ On Returning NBA Season

New York (BNC) — Since announcing the return of the 2019-2020 NBA season from commissioner Adam Silver, many NBA players have come forward with mixed emotions and varied

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Nadine Gordimer

Nadine Gordimer , (born November 20, 1923, Springs, Transvaal [now in Gauteng], South Africa—died July 13, 2014, Johannesburg), South African novelist and short-story writer whose major theme was exile and alienation. She received the Nobel Prize for Literature in

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Olympia, Washington activists at George Floyd protest chant ‘All cops are bastards!’

OLYMPIA, Washington—Protesters who marched Tuesday in Olympia, Washington remained peaceful but made their feelings about law enforcement plain, chanting on the steps of the state capitol that Americans who wear law-enforcement badges are

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Ailey, Alvin (1931-1989)

Alvin Ailey was born in Rodgers, Texas during the Great Depression. He overcame racism, poverty, and homophobia to become one of the most celebrated choreographers in American history. His single teenage mother Lula Ailey washed clothes, picked cotton, and worked in domestic service in various

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AHF to Commemorate MLK Holiday at Parades and Through Free HIV Testing Events Across the Country

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) will commemorate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday observed on January 18 by participating in MLK parades and hosting free HIV awareness and testing events in almost a dozen U.S. cities across the country, including Los

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Dixon, Aaron (1949– )

Aaron Dixon was born in Chicago on January 2, 1949. He moved with his family to Seattle at a young age and grew up in the city’s historically black Central District. Influenced by his parents’ commitment to social justice, Dixon became one of the leading activists in the Seattle area and

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SPEAK OUT | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Pegasus Theatre stands in unity with those grieving the tragic loss of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless, nameless other Black lives that have been lost to systemic racism, societal injustices and sanctioned police brutality in

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WNBA ANNOUNCES PLAN TO TIP OFF 2020 SEASON

Due to the fluid situation resulting from the pandemic, the league and players will continue to review the appropriate health and safety protocols and make necessary changes to the plan prior to arriving on site for the start of training camp and throughout the

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Check Out More Than 20 Must-Read Books To Learn More About Black history, Racism And Social Justice – Free Press of Jacksonville

With the demonstrations on countless streets and the conversations taking place in countless homes, bookstores are now experiencing a surge of interest in books about Black history, racism and social

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Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly

‘Fix That Mask’: Lil Scrappy’s Inspirational Post Derails When Fans Notice His Mask

“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” cast member and rapper Lil Scrappy is one of many celebrities participating in the peaceful protests following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands of

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How to Support the Movement for #BlackLivesMatter?

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Luke, Wing Chong (1925-1965)

Wing Chong Luke is a pioneer in Asian American politics. In 1962, at the age of 37, Luke, despite an active smear campaign, became the first person of Asian ancestry elected to public office in the Pacific Northwest and the first person of color elected to the Seattle City Council. Prior to his

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Social Media Hoax Falsely Claimed Porn Site Planned ‘Only Ebony Videos’ To Show Solidarity With Black Community

An image bearing the logo of Pornhub along with a note that it would be showcasing “only ebony videos” this week began circulating on social media on Sunday, making the website’s name a top trending topic on

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Nike announces Juneteenth as paid company holiday

In an internal memo to employees, Nike CEO, John Donahue, has said that his company will recognize Juneteenth as a paid

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Mad MAGA NASCAR Driver Ray Ciccarelli Quitting Sports Because Black Lives Are Mattering Too Much

A white driver who expressed discomfort over NASCAR’s ban of the Confederate Flag and allowing peaceful protesting has motivated him to quit the

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Malcolm X

Born: 5/19/1925 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.Died: 2/21/1965 New York City, New YorkMalcolm Little and also known as el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz (Arabic: الحاجّ مالك الشباز), was an American Muslim minister and a human rights activist. To his admirers he was a courageous advocate for the rights of

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Turner, Henry McNeal (1834-1915)

Black Nationalist, repatriationist, and minister, Henry M. Turner was 31 years old at the time of the Emancipation. Turner was born in 1834 in Newberry Courthouse, South Carolina to free black parents Sarah Greer and Hardy Turner. The self-taught Turner by the age of fifteen worked as a janitor

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Young Black Fraternity and Sorority Members Lead 'Concerned Citizens' Protests in DC

On June 3rd, Concerned Citizens, a group formed by five DC organizers, attracted thousands marching through Capitol

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Civil rights supporters caravan from Atlanta to Brunswick for Ahmaud Arbery

Justice Caravan from Atlanta to Brunswick in response to the Murder of Ahmaud Arbery Saturday, May

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Filmmaker Nnegest Likké Writes Open Letter to Fellow Black Artists

To Dr. King’s statement that he had “integrated black people into a burning house,” Mr. Belafonte asked what should we

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Eure Sr., Dexter Dillard (1924-2015)

Dexter Dillard Eure Sr., pioneering black newspaper columnist for the Boston Globe, was born in Suffolk, Virginia, an only child to Luke Eure and Sarah Sharpe. His father left the family when he was an infant and his mother died when he was 12. Eure spent the rest of his young life going back and

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Colin Kaepernick Expands Know Your Rights Camp Legal Defense Initiative

According to Revolt, his Know Your Rights Camp will provide legal resources for protesters throughout the

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Texans Bill O’Brien stands with Floyd family, understands why players kneel

Houston Texans coach and general manager Bill O’Brien spoke Wednesday morning with passion and great empathy about the George Floyd tragedy that has gripped our

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NBA Legend Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand Pledge $100 Million to Racial Equality, Education and Social Justice Organizations

According to ESPN.com, Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand are pledging $100 million over the next 10 years to nationwide organizations “dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to

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Ambassador’s statement on George Floyd killing opens way for reset for American diplomatic engagement here

A public response by US resident Ambassador to Guyana, her Excellency Sarah-Ann Lynch on the US Embassy’s Facebook page decrying the murder of Mr George Floyd by a Minnesota police officer was drawn to my

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Breaking Down the 2020 Agenda Lead by the California Legislative Black Caucus

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Reverend Louis Coleman, Jr: Known for Fight for Social Justice Throughout Louisville, KY

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