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Active Participation Is the Cornerstone Of Fighting for Justice - Blavity

Activist Feminista Jones shared her thoughts on fighting for racial justice and ways we can all take “One Small Action.”

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Since last week, a growing number of beloved TV shows, like “30 Rock,” “The Office,” “Community” and “Scrubs,” have announced they’ll remove episodes or scenes in which characters wear blackface from online streaming and rental

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By supporting Confederate monuments, Donald Trump sides with racists –

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Jewel Scott breaks legal and racial barriers in Georgia

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What Happened To Elijah Weatherspoon? ‘Conflicting Stories’ Of Black Boater’s Death Prompt Questions

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Adidas HR Head Resigns as Company Addresses Diversity Issues

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Black Lives Matter, Kendrick Sampson, and Tessa Thompson Pen Open Letter Calling for Hollywood to 'Divest From Anti-Black Content', Over 300 Black Celebs and Execs Sign

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