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The Arc is the spine of this project: 40 essays, one chronological argument, five analytical lenses.

This site should read like a structured archive, not a loose category list. The Arc is the entry point; the lenses help you move through it with intention. Empty sections stay hidden until they are live.

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Las Vegas Raiders Release Henry Ruggs III After Involvement in Fatal Car Crash; He's Charged With DUI, Multiple Felonies

The promising career of Las Vegas Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III has taken a tragic detour.

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Quilter Pays Homage to Black Women in History Who Fought for Voting Rights

Some artists create art to tell a story, and a quilt exhibition in Houston is helping them to do just that—by highlighting the contributions of some African American women in history who fought for the right to vote through amazing pieces of art.

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Coca-Cola's BodyArmor Acquisition Just Made Kobe Bryant's Estate $400 Million Richer

On Monday, Coca-Cola announced that it acquired the remaining 85 percent stake of sports drink juggernaut BodyArmor for the low, low price of $5.6 billion. Coca-Cola purchased its initial 15 percent stake back in 2018, and in order to follow through on its plans for world domination, it only made sense for the…

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Vice President Kamala Harris Calls on Congress to Protect Voting Rights at National Action Network Celebration

Carnegie Hall in New York City has seen a lot of firsts since it opened in 1891 and now it can add another, or three, to its long list.

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'He Has an Evil, Anti-American Spirit': Colin Kaepernick Catches the Wrath of the Internet for Comparing the NFL Draft Combine to a Slave Auction

*deep, heavy, Negro spiritual sigh*

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