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Common is producing a biopic about civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.
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From Candace Owens to Ben Carson to Paris Dennard, here is the very worst in this year's very forgettable Black…
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How The Chicago Defender Newspaper Changed America

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In an effort to end a decades-long frozen relationship between the U.S. and Cuba, President Barack Obama made history when…
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Black History Month: Modern-Day Sports Icons & Moments

From Serena and Venus Williams taking over the tennis world, to Usain Bolt’s Olympic wins, there’s plenty of inspiration for…
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Mississippi's governor signed a proclamation declaring April Confederate Heritage Month. The proclamation tries to justify the celebration, but is silent…
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