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T.I. Tackles Police Brutality In Politically-Charged ‘Warzone’ Video
*T.I. tackles racism and police brutality in his new music video “Warzone,” which was released exclusively Sept. 8 on Tidal. It premiered on additional...
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11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals: Employees Don’t Have a Right to Wear Dreadlocks
*Here's a legal ruling that looks to have an immediate and negative impact on a lot of folks ... black and non-black, for that...
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‘Star Spangled Banner’ Writer’s Descendant Says Kaepernick is ‘Dishonoring Himself’
*Would it surprise you to learn that a direct descendant of Francis Scott Key, who wrote the lyrics to the national anthem, said she...
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Powerful & Hilarious! Watch Damon Wayans Call Out Lil Wayne’s ‘Never Experienced Racism’ Comment
*The other day, we posted an interview of Lil Wayne saying he has been “blessed” to have NEVER experienced racism in his 33 years on...
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ABC Announces Performers for 2-Hour National Museum of African American History Concert Special
*ABC has revealed a diverse lineup of talent to perform at the opening of the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African American History and...
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Siblings Block New African-American Museum from MLK Jr.’s Artifacts 🙁
*When the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture opens on Sept. 24, no major artifacts from the late civil rights activist Martin...
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Orioles’ Adam Jones on MLB’s Lack of National Anthem Protests: ‘Baseball is a White Man’s Sport’
*Ever since Colin Kaepernick’s decision not to stand during the national anthem made headlines, there have been entire high school football teams and soccer...
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Navy Sailor Who Sat During National Anthem at Military Base Could Face Punishment (Watch)
*A US Navy sailor aiming to support Colin Kaepernick could face military punishment after a video she posted of herself sitting in protest during...
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Airbnb Reveals New Plan to Eliminate Racial Discrimination Among Its Hosts
*Home-sharing service Airbnb, which has been under fire for instances of racism and discrimination exhibited by some hosts, today revealed several changes to its...
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Cal State LA’s ‘Safe Space’ Housing for Black Students Draws Backlash
*Cal State LA has set aside 192 furnished apartments in a residential complex on campus with the goal of offering a common area for...
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Harry Belafonte Calls on ‘Hundreds’ of Black Athletes to Stand with Colin Kaepernick
*Today on News One Now, Host and Managing Editor Roland S. Martin spoke with humanitarian and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte in an exclusive...
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Jerry Rice Slammed for ‘All Lives Matter’ Retort to Colin Kaepernick
*Controversy continues to swirl over San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision not to stand for the National Anthem in protest of systematic racism in...
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Jackie Robinson (in 1972) Said What Colin Kaepernick is Saying Now and More
*An athlete addressing the race issue in the country is not new. But it's still fascinating to see how the legendary Jackie Robinson, in...
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Eagles Player Myke Tavarres Backtracks & Won’t be Sitting Out the National Anthem Like Kaepernick
*So much for Philadelphia Eagles undrafted linebacker Myke Tavarres stated intention to follow Colin Kaepernick's lead and sit out the national anthem before Thursday's NFL preseason...
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South African Girls Protest School Policy Forcing Straightened Hair (Pics & Video)
*Dozens of students protested outside of a prominent girls high school in South Africa on Monday, stating a hair policy at their school discriminates against...
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