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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Officer Who Fatally Shot Tamir Rice Denied Reinstatement After Ohio Supreme Court Denies Appeal

While it’s nothing close to justice, the firing of the violent thug cop who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice will stand after the Ohio Supreme Court denied his appeal.

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Big Money Moves: Delaware State University Becomes First HBCU to Acquire Another School on Its Own

We takin’ over, y’all. By we, I mean Delaware State University, as they are the first HBCU in history to acquire a predominately white school.

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What’s New and Black on Broadway: Seven Shows to Catch Now That Theater Is Back

Broadway is back—and Blacker than ever, it seems.

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Simone Biles Is Ready to Tell Her Survivor's Story

Content warning: The following article discusses sexual abuse and suicidal ideation.

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Black Alabama Teen Raises $38,000 for Children With Cancer by Cutting 19-Inch Afro

17-year-old Kieran Moïse of Huntsville, Ala., had spent six years growing his hair into a glorious afro. When it came time for Kieran to join the Air Force Academy, he had to cut his hair—a tough experience for any Black person who has spent years growing their hair into a beautiful display of volume, length and curly…

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