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Freedom Fighter Claudette Colvin’s 1955 Arrest Record Finally Expunged After She Stayed Seated On Segregated Bus
American Civil rights activist Claudette Colvin pictured on April 7, 1998. | Source: The Washington Post / Getty A civil rights icon who had been on probation since 1955 over her arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Alabama has […]
LeVar Burton to Host Scripps National Spelling Bee
Sometimes you’ll hear about someone getting a job, and think “that’s perfect, why didn’t we think of that sooner?” With that in mind, national treasure LeVar Burton will host the 94th Scripps National Spelling Bee. As the host and executive producer of Reading Rainbow, Burton has […]
Is Kyrie Irving Primed for a Return?
Much to NBA legend John Stockton’s dismay, it’s possible that mercurial point guard Kyrie Irving could be making his triumphant return to the court a lot sooner than any of us expected. Kid from Viral Popeye’s Meme is H.S. Football Champion 8 Years Later Per Shams […]
Janet Rollé To Become The First Black Woman To Lead The American Ballet Theatre
Source: M. Phillips / Getty Black women continue to shape the landscape of the arts and are making power moves in the process. According to CNN, Janet Rollé was recently appointed to serve as CEO and Executive Director of the American Ballet Theatre. The appointment is historic as […]
The US must deprogram its Thanksgiving mindset and honor Native Americans
OPINION: As we recognize the 400th anniversary of the first Thanksgiving, now is the time for the United States to deprogram itself from the myth of the Thanksgiving narrative As we recognize the 400th anniversary of the first Thanksgiving, now is the time for the […]
Malikah Shabazz, Daughter Of Civil Rights Leader Malcolm X, Dies At 56
NEW YORK (AP) — Malikah Shabazz, one of six daughters of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X, was found dead in her home in New York City, police said Tuesday. She was 56. Shabazz was found Monday in her home in Brooklyn, a police spokesperson said. […]
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