Skip Bayless doesn’t ‘have sympathy’ over Dak Prescott sharing depression struggles

Amy Cooper apologizes for calling cops on Black man to make false claim

In a statement to CNN, Amy Cooper said that she wants to “publicly apologize to everyone,” after she weaponized the police against a Black man who asked her to leash her dog in Central

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Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

Louisville Removes Controversial Statue Of John Breckinridge Castleman

Work crews in Louisville, Ky., took down a statue of former Confederate officer John Breckinridge Castleman early Monday

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Source: Stories About Black History

Illinois Lottery Launches Annual Red Ribbon Cash Instant Ticket | The Crusader Newspaper Group

The Illinois Lottery is bringing back its annual Red Ribbon Cash instant ticket, which has raised more than $8.6 million for HIV/AIDS prevention, education, and treatment in Illinois since

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Van Jones: A 'white, liberal Hillary Clinton supporter' can pose a greater threat to black Americans than the KKK

CNN's Van Jones argued Friday during an analysis on racial tensions that a “white, liberal Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonTop Democratic pollster advised Biden campaign to pick Warren as VP Longtime Democratic pollster: Warren 'obvious solution' for Biden's VP pick How Obama just

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Source: The Hill

Some NBA Players May Sit Out Season To Honor George Floyd

George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police has sparked nationwide

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

GRILLED FOR BEING BLACK? | The Crusader Newspaper Group

A morning at ALDI supermarket turned into a nightmare for Lem’s Barbeque Owner Carmen Lemons, who says a white manager forced her to pay for groceries in three separate transactions

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Sabrina Dhowre Elba Gets Candid About Black Lives Matter Protests

Sabrina Dhowre Elba, model and wife to actor Idris Elba, is now getting vocal about her personal experiences with racism and is urging others to educate themselves on the Black Lives Matter

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

Central Park “Karen” Lost Her Job And Her Dog After Racist Video Goes Viral

When Christian Cooper, an avid birdwatcher, emerged out of his home on Monday, he had no idea he would be the target of another racist “Karen” encounter, making him the center of a viral internet moment which again drudged up the historical context of white women using state-sanctioned violence

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Source: Black America Web

Dak Prescott Responds To Criticism Over Breaking Quarantine Rules To Have Dinner With Dallas Cowboys Teammates

Many accused the NFL quarterback of not abiding by social distancing laws.

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

Judge Sets $1 Million Bail For Derek Chauvin In George Floyd's Death

Judge Jeannice M. Reding set bail for Derek Chauvin at $1 million with conditions during a court hearing Monday, making the former Minneapolis police officer eligible for supervised

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Source: Stories About Black History

HCC Online Classes a Big Draw for Students

Today, nearly all of HCC courses are

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Source: Houston Forward Times - Reporting The Truth | Affecting Change | Moving Forward

Africa is home to nine of the world’s 10 most neglected crises: ‘Is there some racism here?’

Nine of the world’s 10 most neglected displacement crises are in sub-Saharan Africa, according to an international aid group, the Norwegian Refugee Council

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Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice

This Brand Consultant Started a Premium Dog Treats Company

The dog treats are sold through the company’s website and at about 21 smaller retailers, but the bulk of the business comes from Amazon, where Lick You Silly is an Amazon Choice

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Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Birdman and Slim Williams of Cash Money Records Partner with New Orleans Mayor to Pay June Rents Amid Covid-19

According to Black Enterprise, Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams of Cash Money Records partnered with New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell to cover rent for the month of June for New Orleans residents living in low-income

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Source: GOOD BLACK NEWS

Netflix Adds Black Lives Matter Collection As Its Own Genre – Free Press of Jacksonville

By Dessi Gomez- Netflix added a Black Lives Matter section to its genre tab on Wednesday, responding to viewers’ interest in titles related to racial injustice, discrimination and systemic

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

Woman Caught Falsely Accusing Black Man On Video, Outraged Twitter ID’s Her

A Twitter user named Melody Cooper posted a disturbing clip of a white woman (later revealed as Amy Cooper) in New York City calling the cops on a Black man for recording her in Central

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Source: Black America Web

Ecuador bets on a return to normal

Ecuador, one of the hardest-hit countries in the region, is starting to reopen after a 40-day country-wide lockdown and transition to social

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Source: Dallas Post Tribune – Serving the Black community without fear or favor since 1947.

Protests continue worldwide as George Floyd is laid to rest –

The first of several memorial services was held in Minneapolis on June 4 at North Central University with the Rev. Al Sharpton delivering the

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Source: Florida Courier

Dentistry office offers grocery giveaway in Bishop Arts on Saturday

MINT dentistry’s goal of putting smiles on people’s faces doesn’t stop during a pandemic: To help a community in need, the dentistry practice is providing groceries for people who are experiencing food

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Source: North Dallas Gazette

50 years in prison without trial

Isat Buchanan, the attorney hired by the civil-rights group Stand Up for Jamaica to represent Williams, disclosed yesterday that his now 69-year-old client has been declared “fit to plead” but has not been to court in 48

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Gayle King Feels Like It's "Open Season" On Black People

This week, a video of a white woman named Amy Cooper calling the police on a black man, Christian Cooper, for asking to put on her dog on a leash during a walk in Central Park went

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Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Black Man Who Filmed White Woman Calling The Cops On Him At Central Park Asks People To Stop Sending Her Death Threats

Christian Cooper, the man a white woman in Central Park falsely called the cops on over Memorial Day weekend, is asking people to stop sending her death

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Source: Black America Web

Funds available for homeless assistance –

Volusia County has received nearly $450,000 in federal funds that are available to nonprofit organizations that are working to lessen the impacts of COVID-19 in the homeless

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Source: Daytona Times

NDG Book Review: Grand: A Grandparent’s Wisdom for a Happy Life

And with the new book “Grand” by Charles Johnson, a few lessons might be taught along the

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Source: North Dallas Gazette

Harris County passes package of 11 criminal justice reform proposals

Harris County leaders passed a package of 11 criminal justice reform measures, just hours after attending George

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Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

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Domestic worker's 6-week-old baby killed by dog in 'tragic accident' | News24

A dog that seemingly tried to "help" a crying baby hurt her so badly that she died of her injuries.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

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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Source: GOOD BLACK NEWS

Mayor Lightfoot announces fund for those who didn't get stimulus checks | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Applications for the fund are being accepted through the Resurrection Project

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Woman fired after calling police on African-American birdwatcher in Central Park dog leash dispute

A white woman has lost her job after a video which showed her calling police to say she felt threatened by an African-American birdwatcher in New York's Central Park went

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