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Students of Color are More Likely to Be Arrested in School. That May Change. | The New York Times

June 25, 2019June 25, 2019Crime, Criminal Justice ...

New York City’s new discipline code could have an immediate impact.

Where Does Your State Rank When It Comes to Black Homicide? | Colorlines

June 25, 2019June 25, 2019African American Commuities, KINDR'D ...

A new study ranks states according to the number of Black teens and adults killed.

Tell Me It’s Not About Race | The Atlantic

June 25, 2019June 25, 2019KINDR'D, KINDR'D Magazine ...

DeRay Mckesson doesn’t get First Amendment rights, but neofascists do.

‘World’s Youngest Barber’ is an 8-year-old West Philly girl with major moxie | We The People | The Philadelphia Inquirer

June 24, 2019June 24, 2019African American Entrepreneurs, KINDR'D ...

Stephanie Farr, The Philadelphia Inquirer TIM TAI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER. Featured Image [dropcap]At[/dropcap] 8 years old, Neijae Graham-Henries is almost as tall as this reporter. She told me so. She also asked to cut my hair — about eight inches of it. We did not have an appointment for her to do so. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] […]

Michelle Obama Portrait Artist Unveils Mural of Philly Teen | US News & World Reports

June 24, 2019June 24, 2019African American Art, Black Art ...

A new, six-story high mural by the artist who painted the official portrait of Michelle Obama is being dedicated in Philadelphia.

Barry Jenkins to Direct Alvin Ailey Biopic | Variety

June 24, 2019June 24, 2019African American Cinema, African American Film ...

Stephanie Farr, Variety CREDIT: MAARTEN DE BOER. Featured Image [dropcap]Moonlight[/dropcap] writer-director Barry Jenkins will direct a biopic about iconic choreographer Alvin Ailey. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Fox Searchlight first announced the project in March 2018, saying it had the support of the Ailey Organization. Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys is producing with Susan Lewis through her AK Worldwide production […]

Before Jack Johnson or Jackie Robinson, there was Major Taylor | The Undefeated

June 21, 2019May 16, 2020African American Athletes, KINDR'D ...

New biography examines the accomplishment and struggle of America’s first black sports star.

Black People’s Land Was Stolen | The New York Times

June 21, 2019May 16, 2020African American History, Black History ...

Any discussion of reparations must include how this happened, who did it, and the laws, policies and practices that allowed it.

At home behind bars: After 66 years in prison, he has lost the desire to leave | The News & Observer

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019African American Commuities, Criminal Justice ...

Joseph Neff, The News & Observer [dropcap]John[/dropcap] Phillips has been behind bars since April 8, 1952, when he was arrested on sexual-assault charges. He was 18 years old and only in the ninth grade, and he was sent to be evaluated at the state mental hospital for black people. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] The report classified Phillips […]

How Black Boys Are Psychologically Impacted When Law Enforcement Fails To See Them As Children | MadameNoire

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019African American Health, KINDR'D ...

Jazmine Denise, MadameNoire [dropcap]When[/dropcap] my cousin was 14, he was lied on by a police officer. It was a crisp, cold day in February. He intended to go to a party in the neighborhood that evening. I remember him being really excited about it. I thought it was funny that he laid out his clothes […]