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Sunday, August 1, 2021

Jamaican Sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah Sets New Olympic Record in the Women's 100 Meters

We have a new Olympic record holder in the women’s 100 meters: Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah broke Florence Griffith Joyner’s 33-year-old record in Tokyo on Saturday, successfully defending her title in the event.

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Saturday, July 31, 2021

Study Finds That Job Applicants With "Distinctively Black" Names Get Called Back Less For Interviews

Remember when Raven-SymonĂ© got up on The View back in 2015 and started talking sideways about how she wouldn’t hire someone if they had an overtly Black-sounding name? A study found that apparently, some major employers might be guilty of putting that sentiment in practice.

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60-Year-Old Philadelphia Man Exonerated After Wrongfully Spending Over 30 Years in Prison

Curtis Crosland of Philadelphia spent over 30 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. Now, after a review of his case, he’s a free man once again.

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Simone Biles Withdraws From Uneven Bars and Vault Finals at Tokyo Olympics

Simone Biles won’t compete in Sunday’s uneven bars or vault individual finals at the Tokyo Olympics, USA Gymnastics announced in a statement on Friday.

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Friday, July 30, 2021

Georgia Cops Arrest Black Man After Answering Mental Health Call. One Cop Sicks Police Dog on Him for Seemingly No Reason

Attorneys for a Black man in Alpharetta, Ga., said their client will file a lawsuit following an incident in which he was viciously attacked by a police dog while being taken into custody, and one that proves once again that cops have no business answering calls regarding unarmed citizens suffering a mental health…

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Pride & Prejudice: Exploring Black LGBTQ+ Histories and Cultures

  In the rich tapestry of history, the threads of Black LGBTQ+ narratives have often been overlooked. This journey into their stories is an ...