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Authorities Warn Against Coronavirus Scams

Folks are exploiting consumers during a health crisis.
04.01.20
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Video Shows Cop Planting Drugs On Handcuffed Suspect

The coronavirus may have changed much in the world, but a lot has stayed the same, as shown by a…
04.01.20
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Sisters Open Buffalo’s 1st Black Women-Owned Beauty Store

A sister trio made history by opening Buffalo, New York’s first Black women-owned beauty store.
04.01.20
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Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Coming To U.S. Capitol

A statue of activist and educator Mary McLeod Bethune will be unveiled at the U.S. Capitol thanks to the efforts…
04.01.20
Raleigh Police Department
Javier Torres Is Raleigh PD's Latest Police Shooting

The Raleigh Police Department's latest police-involved shooting is on a growing list of others.
03.31.20
Javier Torres Raleigh, NC shooting
Cops Shoot Man In Back Over Stolen Pizza

Police in Raleigh, North Carolina, shot Javier Torres, 26, in the back after he reportedly fled with stolen pizza from…
03.31.20
The Wharton School of Business at the University of...
Wharton School Appoints Its First Black Woman Dean

Erika H. James will become the Wharton School’s first Black woman dean.
03.31.20
British Airways Appointed Official Airline Partner of Team GB & Paralympics GB
Barbie Creates Doll Inspired By Britain’s Fastest Sprinter

Barbie has created a doll inspired by Britain’s fastest woman sprinter Dina Asher-Smith.
03.31.20
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Initiative Creates Spaces For Black Women To Mobilize

The organizers behind the March for Black Women San Diego are creating spaces for Black women to mobilize and heal.
03.31.20
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Actress Gabrielle Union To Release Children’s Book

Actress Gabrielle Union will release her first children’s book inspired by her daughter Kaavia James.
03.31.20
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DePauw University Appoints Its First Black Woman President

Dr. Lori S. White will become DePauw University’s first Black woman president.
03.31.20
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Black Cop Shoots Unarmed White Man In Chicago

Another instance where it seems the race of the cop didn't prevent them from using excessive force.
03.31.20
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Black Women Take A Stand For Heart Health

Softball player A.J. Andrews and actress Lyric Ross are using their platforms to spread awareness about heart disease.
03.31.20
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Sisters Launch Fitness Brand To Empower Black Women

Sister duo Cornelia and Julia Gibson launched a fitness brand to empower women of color.
03.31.20
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9-Year-Old’s Art Project Celebrates Diverse Crayon Shades

A 9-year-old from Virginia created an art kit dubbed “More than Peach” that celebrates multicultural crayon shades.
03.31.20
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Songstress H.E.R. Launches Sunglasses Collection

Songstress H.E.R. has teamed up with the company Diff Eyewear for the creation of a new collection of sunglasses.
03.31.20
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Compton Native Makes History At Harvard Medical School

Compton native LaShyra “Lash” Nolen made history by becoming the first Black woman elected as Harvard Medical School’s class president.
03.31.20
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Black Ballerina Brings Ballet To Underserved Communities

Former professional dancer Aesha Ash aims to combat socioeconomic barriers that hinder individuals from getting involved in ballet.
03.31.20
FedEx Announces Layoffs, As Quarterly Profits Sink 75 Percent
Ramona Hood Becomes FedEx’s First Black Woman CEO

Ramona Hood is the first Black woman to be appointed CEO at FedEx.
03.31.20
Hats By Bunn Inc.
Hat Shop Thrives In The Face Of Gentrification

Hats by Bunn—a bespoke hat shop that has been in Harlem for over two decades—is thriving in the face of…
03.31.20
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