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Top 16 Black Cartoons Of All-Time
Here are a few iconic Black cartoons that have been a vital part of promoting equity, inclusivity and diversity in the animated world. The post Top 16 Black Cartoons Of All-Time appeared first on NewsOne.... Read more
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Anti-homosexuality bill is bigger than Uganda
The anti-LGBTQ law, which the Biden administration condemned, is part of a broader movement that the religious right has influenced. The post Anti-homosexuality bill is bigger than Uganda appeared first on TheGrio.... Read more
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Everything We Know About The Irvo Otieno Case
28-year-old Irvo Otieno died March 6 after he was pinned down by several officers and healthcare staff at a mental health hospital. Now, more details are emerging about the incident. Here's what we know so far. The post Everything We Know About The Irvo Otieno Case appeared first on NewsOne.... Read more
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John Legend thinks this is hottest part about Chrissy Teigen
The crooner said couples have “to find time” to keep things spicy, especially when they’ve been together for some years. The post John Legend thinks this is hottest part about Chrissy Teigen appeared first on TheGrio.... Read more
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Tyler James Williams Recalls ‘Everybody Hates Chris’ Producer Telling Him He’ll ‘Probably Never Work Again’
Tyler James Williams is opening up about a statement a former producer said that has stuck with him over the years. In a new interview with GQ, the Abbott Elementary star looked back on his time starring on the award-winning sitcom Everybody Hates Chris. The series was a huge success during its run from 2005 to… Continue reading Tyler James Williams... Read more
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Soft Sheen co-founder, civic leader Edward Gardner dies
“My father saw the untapped potential of his community. He believed that with access to opportunity, hard work, a quality The post Soft Sheen co-founder, civic leader Edward Gardner dies appeared first on TheGrio.... Read more

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The Most Badass Black Women in Movie History
Black women have been the backbone of Hollywood for years. Think about it: all your favorite movie characters are played by Black actresses. They have all the most memorable scenes. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’ve gathered this showcase of the most badass Black women in movies. This time around, we’re…Read more...... Read more
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Four Cops In Tyre Nichols Case Barred From Policing, It's About Time
There was a small shred of justice in the Tyre Nichols case today. Four of the five former Memphis police officers charged with killing Nichols were barred from working in law enforcement in Tennessee.Read more...... Read more
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Victoria Monét, Lucky Daye Light One Up With the Infectious 'Smoke'
It’s been two years, seven months, and 17 days since The Queen (and yes, you will address her as such) Victoria Monét descended from the heavens and blessed us lowly mortals with her breakthrough solo project, Jaguar. Comprised of the seductive smash “Moment,” as well as other Spotify favorites like “Dive” and “Jaguar…Read more...... Read more
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New Survey Reveals 25 Percent Of Black Women Were Denied Job Interviews Because Of Their Hair
According to a new survey commissioned by LinkedIn and Dove, a shocking amount of Black women revealed that hair discrimination has prevented them from obtaining professional opportunities. Exactly 1,000 Black women, ages 25 to 64, participated in the CROWN Research Study.Read more...... Read more
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World Athletics Announces Cruel Ban on Transgender Women
One of the most influential organizations in the sports world made a controversial decision on the issue of allowing transgender women in competitions, and frankly, it’s a stupid, short-sighted one. In a statement released on Thursday, World Athletics—the governing body for track and field events—announced that…Read more...... Read more
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Tracy McMillan's Key To Forgiveness, A Central Theme of Hulu's Unprisoned
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‘James Baldwin Abroad: A Program of 3 Films’ at Coolidge Corner Theatre
“James Baldwin Abroad: A Program of 3 Films” opens at the Coolidge Corner Theatre on March 24. The digitally remastered short documentaries reveal snippets of the writer’s life and his personal reflections during his time abroad in Istanbul, Paris and London. The post ‘James Baldwin Abroad: A Program of 3 Films’ at Coolidge Corner Theatre appeared first on The Bay... Read more
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Handel and Haydn Society launches fellowship for minority musicians
The Handel and Haydn Society has launched the H+H Stone Fellowship, a fellowship for emerging musicians working with period instruments in baroque and classical genres. The post Handel and Haydn Society launches fellowship for minority musicians appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more
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Texas legislature takes up anti-Asian bills
The Texas state Legislature is considering four bills, three which would prevent citizens from China, North Korea, Iran and Russia from buying homes and agricultural land in the state, and the fourth, which bans citizens of those countries from enrolling in the state’s colleges and universities. The post Texas legislature takes up anti-Asian bills appeared first on The Bay State... Read more
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Pols secure federal funds for Ausonia Apartments in North End
Local, state and federal officials gathered Monday at the Ausonia Apartments in the North End to celebrate the allocation of $1.75 million in federal funding to the apartments, a public housing complex for the elderly and people with disabilities. The post Pols secure federal funds for Ausonia Apartments in North End appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more
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Garrison Trotter moving forward with new housing
A development project currently under review by the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) would bring 23 units of affordable and market-rate housing to the Garrison Trotter area of Roxbury. The post Garrison Trotter moving forward with new housing appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more
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Evictions increase sharply over last year
The number of evictions filed each week in Boston is up nearly 75% from last year, according to new data released by Princeton University’s Eviction Lab, looking at the four-week average.die The post Evictions increase sharply over last year appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more

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Why mothers are part of the push to restore voting rights for people in prison
We’re telling the untold stories of women, women of color and LGBTQ+ people. Subscribe to our daily newsletter. Avalon Betts-Gaston of Illinois distinctly remembers her four years in prison through the lens of motherhood. Even the loss of the right to vote was filtered through thoughts of her two sons: A civically active voter before […] The post Why mothers... Read more
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Intersex surgery is condemned by the United Nations. Anti-trans bills are allowing it.
Your trusted source for contextualizing the news. Sign up for our daily newsletter. When Georgia lawmakers advanced a bill earlier this month that would ban gender-affirming care for youth, many argued that kids were too young to be making big health care decisions. “We’re asking that children be 18 years old before they make this […] The post Intersex surgery... Read more
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The forgotten history of America’s first public women’s prison
For Women’s History Month, we’re letting women tell their stories in their own words through thoughtful conversations. Subscribe to our daily newsletter. The Indiana Reformatory Institution for Women and Girls founded in 1873 as the first public prison for women in the United States. It was celebrated as a progressive effort led by two Quaker women […] The post The forgotten... Read more
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How a Senate aide and her guide dog made Capitol Hill more accessible for all
For Women’s History Month, we’re letting women tell their stories in their own words through thoughtful conversations. Subscribe to our daily newsletter. In 1997, Moira Shea and her guide dog Beau made history when they became the first blind woman and guide dog team on the Senate floor. In doing so, Shea, who was working as […] The post How a... Read more
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Women are less likely to buy electric vehicles than men. Here’s what’s holding them back.
Your trusted source for contextualizing the news. Sign up for our daily newsletter. A few months ago, Renee Russak and her partner of 30 years embarked on a road trip from their home in Seattle to Whistler, Canada, to visit a friend. This was different from past travels: They were driving in their recently purchased […] The post Women are... Read more
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‘Enough is enough’: L.A. school district workers demand historic raise during three-day strike
We’re answering the “how” and “why” of education and politics news. Subscribe to our daily newsletter. LOS ANGELES — At the School of Social Justice, Julia Quiroz is one of a kind: She’s the sole bilingual teaching assistant. Despite her unique role on the campus of more than 400 students — 35 percent of whom are […] The post ‘Enough is... Read more

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Top 16 Black Cartoons Of All-Time
Here are a few iconic Black cartoons that have been a vital part of promoting equity, inclusivity and diversity in the animated world. The post Top 16 Black Cartoons Of All-Time appeared first on NewsOne.... Read more
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Everything We Know About The Irvo Otieno Case
28-year-old Irvo Otieno died March 6 after he was pinned down by several officers and healthcare staff at a mental health hospital. Now, more details are emerging about the incident. Here's what we know so far. The post Everything We Know About The Irvo Otieno Case appeared first on NewsOne.... Read more
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The Movement To Ban TikTok, Explained
What data privacy risk does TikTok pose? What could the Chinese government do with data collected by the app? Is its content recommendation algorithm dangerous? And is it even possible to ban an app? The post The Movement To Ban TikTok, Explained appeared first on NewsOne.... Read more
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Justice For Tyre Nichols: Complete Timeline Of A Police ‘Murder’ In Memphis
Four ex-Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols will never work as law enforcement in the state of Tennessee again. The post Justice For Tyre Nichols: Complete Timeline Of A Police ‘Murder’ In Memphis appeared first on NewsOne.... Read more
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Jason Whitlock Attacks Asian Journalist Who Was Called Ethnic Slur By White Radio Host
ESPN's Mina Kimes had some choice words for Jason Whitlock after the sunken critic defended a radio host calling her an anti-Asian slur. The post Jason Whitlock Attacks Asian Journalist Who Was Called Ethnic Slur By White Radio Host appeared first on NewsOne.... Read more
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Defense Lawyers Say Accused Murderers Didn’t Cause Irvo Otieno’s Death. Family, Civil Attorneys Aren’t Buying It
Defense attorneys argued their clients weren't responsible for Irvo Otieno's death because their participation in the incident was minimal. The post Defense Lawyers Say Accused Murderers Didn’t Cause Irvo Otieno’s Death. Family, Civil Attorneys Aren’t Buying It appeared first on NewsOne.... Read more

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Program Helping Thousands of Black Moms, Other Minority Women in Financial Trouble
Nationwide — A community-based program called Debt Help For Women has already helped thousands of single moms and women who are overwhelmed with their financial obligations in life. The program […] The post Program Helping Thousands of Black Moms, Other Minority Women in Financial Trouble first appeared on BlackNews.com.... Read more