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5d ago

1960s civil rights protesters who staged historic sit-in finally have arrest records cleared

Simon Bouie was arrested in 1960 for sitting at a whites-only lunch counter in South Carolina. On Friday, that arrest and the records of six of his friends were expunged.
Simon Bouie.
Simon Bouie.
6d ago

Film by 'genius grant' winner dives into the emotional journeys of Black fathers and sons

The raw emotion at the heart of "Exhibiting Forgiveness,” makes it more than a film, says star André Holland. It shows what it means to deal with pain.
André Holland and John Earl Jelks as father and son, Tarrell and La'Ron, in "Exhibiting Forgiveness".
André Holland and John Earl Jelks as father and son, Tarrell and La'Ron, in "Exhibiting Forgiveness".
7d ago

South Carolina to build state's first individual monument honoring an African American

The state will honor Robert Smalls, a former politician who helped rewrite South Carolina's constitution to allow Black men equality after the Civil War.
A bust of Robert Smalls
A bust of Robert Smalls
7d ago

Witnesses and survivors of deadly dock collapse describe 'catastrophic' experience

Survivors spoke through tears, describing losing family members in the fatal collapse in Georgia over the weekend.
A portion of the gangway which collapsed Saturday afternoon remains visible on Sapelo Island in McIntosh county, Ga., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.
A portion of the gangway which collapsed Saturday afternoon remains visible on Sapelo Island in McIntosh county, Ga., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.
7d ago

Pizza chain sparks protests for doubling down on dessert referring to ex-D.C. Mayor Marion Barry and drug use

“To reduce that legacy to a crass ad about his darkest moments is not only offensive, it’s cruel,” said a Washington restaurant owner.
&Pizza on U Street in Washington
&Pizza on U Street in Washington

Philly's Black motorcycle clubs hit the streets to encourage Black men to vote

“If we’re revving up these engines, we know brothers are going to pay attention,” said Joe Paul, the executive director of Black Men Vote.
Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller, left, of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, leading the Black Men Vote Black Motorcycle Rally and Voter Registration Event in Philadelphia on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. Darlena Ward, right, is one of the attendees at the rally.
Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller, left, of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, leading the Black Men Vote Black Motorcycle Rally and Voter Registration Event in Philadelphia on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. Darlena Ward, right, is one of the attendees at the rally.

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8d ago

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Harris eyes Howard University for her election night headquarters

The HBCU is Harris' alma mater, and it’s one of the venues her campaign is considering for election night.
Then-Sen. Kamala Harris speaks at the 2017 Howard University commencement ceremony.
Then-Sen. Kamala Harris speaks at the 2017 Howard University commencement ceremony.
9d ago

Exonerated 'Central Park Five' sue Trump for defamation after debate comments

Donald Trump incorrectly said at the Sept. 10 presidential debate that the men pleaded guilty and the victim in the 1989 attack died.
Yusef Salaam speaks on stage
Yusef Salaam speaks on stage
9d ago

Black women face a maternal health crisis, and advocates want it to be an election issue

Advocates want the election to help raise awareness about reproductive health inequities affecting Black women.
A vigil and rally in response to the deaths of Amber Nicole Thurman and Candi Miller.
A vigil and rally in response to the deaths of Amber Nicole Thurman and Candi Miller.

Obama on the campaign trail has one particularly tough crowd: Young Black men

The former president is out stumping for Kamala Harris — but some young Black men say his message doesn’t resonate with them.
Barack Obama speaks
Barack Obama speaks
10d ago

7 dead identified in Georgia island gangway collapse during celebratory weekend

The aluminum gangway suffered structural failure as historic Sapelo Island hosted an event celebrating its Gullah Geechee history and culture.
Sapelo Island
Sapelo Island

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