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Lets Just Be Clear... - The Seattle Medium
Those of us who fight for necessary systemic change should not grow comfortable. Our job, beyond the push for change, is to keep focus on our goals and opposition. These past two weeks have also shown that forces exist that oppose the Constitutional guarantees we enjoy. Our demands for systemic
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According to the National Foster Youth Institute, only 50% of foster youth finish high school and only 3% graduate from a 4-year college. Nationwide Meet Deanna Jones, a former []
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Mary Cole Watsons New Book Wisdom Warriors Helps Parents and Teachers Talk About Race With Children
Wisdom Warriors by Mary Cole Watson includes the authors acclaimed work for “The 28 Lessons Living the Mission for African American Youth” published in the Cleveland Plain Dealer Newspaper. The []
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White Couple Identified, Charged With Hate Crime For Vandalizing 'Black Lives Matter' Mural
Nationwide - A couple from California has been charged with a hate crime after they were caught on video on July 4th defacing a Black Lives Matter mural in the []
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Dallas Protester Loses His Left Eye and Several Teeth After Being Shot By Police
Bradon Saenz, a 26-year old unarmed Black man, said he was at a protest against police brutality when he was shot by police allegedly using a sponge round. He suffered from serious injuries which caused him to lose his left eye and seven teeth.
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Still No Jail Time For White Couple Who Starved and Abused Their Black Adopted Children
In June 2019, Kenny and Kelly Fry, a couple from Iowa, pleaded guilty to child endangerment after being accused of starving and abusing two Black children they have adopted. Despite their inhumane treatments to the young children, they were only sentenced to two months of probation.
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Two Bestselling Authors, Industry Moguls to Host a 6-Day Virtual Live Writers Retreat
The retreat, hosted by industry experts Dawn James and Tenita Johnson, will take place online from August 17-22, 2020. Only 12 participants will be accepted. Nationwide While many may []
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Lil Babys The Bigger Picture and 5 Other Popular Songs About George Floyd and Black Lives Matter
Nationwide The murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers has sparked a worldwide movement that includes protesting in nearly every city across the globe, and also a lot []
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Mocha Moms, Nations Oldest Support Group For Mothers of Color, Takes Practical Steps To End Police Violence
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Mom of Black Teen Millionaire to Host Free Online Family Business Summit
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Outrage After Black Man Sentenced to 55-Years in Prison After Alabama Cop Killed His Friend
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Black-Owned Natural Hair Care Brand Offers Franchise Opportunities to Women
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Protests Passed Wedding Venue. Bride And Groom Joined Them - The Seattle Medium
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Democrats Offer Sweeping Police Reform Bill - The Seattle Medium
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