On Thursday, hours after a white gunman killed nine people in a black church in Charleston, S.C., a Confederate flag continued to fly over the grounds of the state’s Capitol....
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Juneteenth Is for Everyone
As meaningful as Independence Day itself, Juneteenth completes the circle, reaffirming “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” as the rights of all, not a select few....
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Dylann Roof Was Planning Charleston Shooting ‘For Six Months,’ Roommate Says
Dylann Roof’s roommate says the suspect was planning something big leading up to the alleged shooting at a South Carolina church Wednesday that left nine people dead....
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Jon Stewart opts against jokes, calls Charleston shooting ‘terrorist attack’
Comedian and Daily Show host Jon Stewart could not find anything to joke about in the opening to Thursday night’s show following the tragic shooting at a Charleston church....
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Juneteenth: 150 Years Ago, Black America Got Its Own Independence Day
What better way to celebrate the start of summer than marking the day when the last slaves in the nation gained their freedom?...
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Charleston Church Shooter Is Arrested In North Carolina
Police have described the attack as a “hate crime” and the suspected shooter, Dylann Roof, 21, was arrested during a traffic stop in North Carolina....
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12 Crucial Messages To Remember In Light Of The Charleston Church Shooting
As the nation grapples with the horrific shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, The King Center — a community institution inspired by and honoring Dr. Martin Luther King’s...
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Board replaces founder of charter school
Shocking many parents and students, the St. Louis Language Immersion Schools Board of Directors announced Saturday, June 13 that they had replaced school president Rhonda Broussard, who founded the charter school in 2009....
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Deadline for Legal Status Passes in Dominican Republic; What Happens to Haitian Families?
Will the government go through with its threatened deportation of Dominican residents of Haitian descent?...
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Why The Charleston Church Shooting Is An Act Of Terrorism
Why Recognizing The Charleston Church Shooting As An Act Of Racially Motivated Terrorism Is Only The First Step...
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Ava DuVernay On Why She’s Not Ashamed Of Labeling Herself A ‘Black Woman Filmmaker’
In the latest installment of AOL’s MAKERS series, Ava DuVernay, the director of “Selma,” shared her thoughts on the disparity of women in film, and why there’s now a greater opportunity for women to...
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First Look At Kerry Washington As Anita Hill For HBO’s Upcoming ‘Confirmation’
“Scandal” fans thirsty for more Kerry Washington during the show’s summer hiatus, you’re in luck: HBO just revealed a first look at the actress channeling attorney Anita Hill in the upcoming film “Confirmation:”...
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Golden State Warriors Snag 1st NBA Title Since 1975
The Golden State Warriors made their claim to the NBA title Tuesday night, ending the grueling showdown between the California team and the Cleveland Cavaliers, CNN reports....
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Dominican Republic Threatens to Deport Haitian Families
Born in the Dominican Republic but stripped of their citizenship, the offspring of Haitians are now being forced out of the only home country they know....
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Ferguson gets a Boys & Girls Club
U.S. Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay said he understands why Ferguson would welcome a new Boys & Girls Club....
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20 Black Musicals That Livened Up Broadway
These stage productions added a splash of color to the Great White Way....
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Civil Settlement Reached In Case Of Renisha McBride, Unarmed Black Woman Shot On Porch
A civil settlement has been reached in the case of a 19-year-old black woman who was killed by a white homeowner on his porch in 2013....
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Did Serena Williams Just Top Michael Jordan For Greatest ‘Flu Game’ Ever?
On June 11, 1997, one of the greatest moments in sports history in any league by one of the greatest athletes from any sport occurred. Almost exactly 18 years later, Serena Williams pulled off...
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Ivy Taylor wins runoff, elected as first black mayor of San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Ivy Taylor has been elected mayor of San Antonio, Texas, becoming the first African-American elected to the post....
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How Michael Cole Went From a Jail Cell to Selling Ice Cream With Hip-Hop-Inspired Flavors
After a short stint for drug possession, the man behind Mikey Likes It has become one of New York City’s hottest ice cream makers....
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New York City Council Passes ‘Ban The Box’ Bill Restricting Use Of Criminal Records In Hiring
NEW YORK — Carl Stubbs, 63, stood outside New York City Council chambers Wednesday in anticipation of the council’s vote on the Fair Chance Act — a bill that would delay when many of...
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