The referendum to establish a largely white city called St. George on the edge of Baton Rouge, which is racially diverse, grew out of frustration over schools and local control.
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An effort to stop overnight jail releases in California is rejected by Gov. Newsom | Los Angeles Times
SACRAMENTO — Ten years ago, Mitrice Richardson was released from the Los Angeles County sheriff’s Malibu/Lost Hills Station just after midnight, left to find her way home through a remote area, alone and on foot, with no money or phone. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] When her body was located 11 months later, questions were raised about why […]
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Photographs Help Preserve Chicago’s African American History | CBS Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS)– One man from the south suburbs discovered a treasure trove of old photographs that could help preserve the past of African Americans in Chicago.
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5 & 3/4 Questions: Erin Robinson | Adobe
Erin Robinson (Brooklyn Dolly) Curent Residence: New York & Washington, D.C. Country of Origin: United States Instagram: @brooklyndolly Etsy Etsy.com/shop/brooklyndolly Describe yourself and your work. I am in my head a lot…a perpetual daydreamer of sorts. It’s quite a high when I get truly inspired. My mind goes into overdrive, and I can barely physically […]
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Five black men raided Harpers Ferry with John Brown. They’ve been forgotten. | The Washington Post
Every October, on the anniversary of the raid that helped fuel the Civil War, much attention is focused on Brown, not on his African American soldiers
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Women of color are starting new businesses faster than anyone else | Fast Company
Consider this stat: Over the past year, women started an average of 1,817 new businesses per day in the U.S. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] That now represents 42% of nearly 13 million businesses overall, which employ 9.4 million workers and generate revenue of $1.9 trillion. And while these female founders come from diverse backgrounds, women of color […]
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3 Foodie Adventures Vegan Travelers Will Love | Essence
Everyone loves exploring new destinations through food, and vegans are no exception.
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Post Office Employee Finds 2 Missing Children in 2 Weeks During Mail Route: ‘I Love My Job!’ | People
Chyanne Thomas found a missing 15-year-old girl, who has autism, and a missing toddler in a two-week span
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The Jackie Robinson of Rodeo | Texas Monthly
Five decades ago, Myrtis Dightman broke the color barrier in professional rodeo and became one of the best bull riders who ever lived. But his imprint on the sport was only just beginning.
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Ex-NFL Player DeAngelo Williams Pays for 500 Mammograms to Honor Late Mom Who Died of Breast Cancer | People
The former running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers first started covering the cost of mammograms for women in 2015
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