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Presidential Candidates Need Accountability And Support

As the Democratic presidential candidate pool decreases, it is pivotal for their supporters to be critical of their actions and…
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That Was Then, This Is Now

Progress has been made for Black people since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed in 1968. Just not as…
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Let's Talk About Those World War III Memes

The next step for all of us, regardless of where we fall in the argument over the memes, is figuring…
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What Age Should Kids Have A Cell Phone?

A study was conducted to help parents determine the best age for a kid to have a cell phone.
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#BlackWealthMatters: New Housing Crisis Poses Major Threat To Minority Homeownership
Black Flight: What Leaving The Neighborhood Really Means

The majority of black Americans live in predominately black neighborhoods that are "racially isolated."
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Supporting Gabrielle Union Means Supporting Zion Wade

Our support for Gabrielle Union as the only Black woman speaking up at her workplace only goes so far if…
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Importance Of Historically Black Colleges And Universities

"HBCUs have always been the vehicles for liberty and equality in the journey toward black liberation within America."
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Are Celebrities More Empowered By 1st Amendment?

Celebrities voices are powerful, but does the First Amendment allow them to say whatever they want?
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The Connection Between Racism And Violence

Racism is a form of both visible and invisible violence.
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Distance Makes It Difficult To Visit Mothers In…

Distance has made visiting mothers in prison more difficult, particularly around the holidays.
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Readers Less Like To Believe News With Political…

Readers likely doubt news that contains hashtags.
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op-ed Democratic Presidential Candidates Participate In Debate In Atlanta, Georgia
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Democrats Have Shown Black Voters Their True Colors

The week spent in Atlanta only served to crystallize where each candidate falls within the party and how those placements…
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Elizabeth Warren Needed Better Answer To Angela Rye

From the location to the audience to the moderator, Elizabeth Warren's event at North Carolina A&T was dripping in Blackness.…
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What 'Harriet' Controversies Could Mean For 2020 Election

It’s absolutely frightening that the same duplicitous online tactics that helped elect Donald Trump are still working in 2019 surrounding…
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Why Racism Should Be Treated As Health Risk

As a society we cannot afford to perpetuate health inequities by undermining or disguising the biological impact of racism.
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On The Inexcusable Whiteness Of Amazon's 'Modern Love'

In 2019, it takes an inconceivable amount of audacity to produce a show like "Modern Love" about the complexities of…
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Atatiana Jefferson's Nephew Is A Victim, Too

How do we tell Black boys and girls that they aren’t safe in their own homes and the people they…
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Will Public Executions Of Black People Ever Stop?

Atatiana Jefferson, a 28 year old who police killed in her own home, joins a growing list of Black people…
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