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Chicago man with jiu-jitsu black belt pins alleged thief who punched 7-Eleven worker: report
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Idriz Redzovic, who has 22 years of training and owns the Supreme Academy of Jiu-Jitsu in Lincoln Park, was buying 7-Eleven Slurpees for his kids when he noticed a man harassing patrons outside the store, FOX32 Chica...
Black former Tesla contractor turned down $15 million award in racial harassment suit, likely setting up new trial
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A Black former contract worker at Tesla's Fremont, California, factory turned down a judge's offer for a reduced payout of $ 15 million in damages, thus setting the stage for a possible re-trial of his case. Tesla...
‘The View’s’ Joy Behar says voting rights are being ‘systematically taken away’ from Black Americans
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Sara Haines admitted to feeling "silly" about being ignorant about the holiday until recent years and said she now felt that Juneteenth was a more important day for all Americans to celebrate than Independence Day. "...
Juneteenth: A perfect day to cheer Black success
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That joyous day arrived on June 19, 1865. Having vanquished the Confederacy that April, victorious Union Army soldiers arrived at Galveston, Texas. They encountered that final group of slaves who had yet to learn tha...
New analysis sheds light on mysterious source of Black Death
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A version of this story appeared in CNN's Wonder Theory newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. As we know from our experience with Covid-19, tracking down the source of a pandemic is incredibly...
Black people are more likely to die from heat stress than White people in New York City, report says
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There are hundreds of heat-related deaths in New York City each summer but the rate at which Black people die is twice as high compared to other racial and ethnic groups, the city's health department says. As millio...
GOP congressional candidate Carl Paladino said Black Americans are “held hungry and dumb” and “conditioned” to vote for Democrats
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New York Republican congressional candidate Carl Paladino told a radio host in late 2016 that Black Americans were kept "dumb and hungry" so they could be conditioned to only vote for the Democratic Party, saying, "...
Massachusetts middle school can’t be called Catholic after flying Gay Pride and Black Lives Matter flags, bishop says
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A Massachusetts middle school can no longer be called Catholic after flying Gay Pride and Black Lives Matter flags at the school, the bishop of the Diocese of Worcester of the Catholic Church says. The Nativity Sc...
New Orleans Saints unveil new black helmet, will be worn for one 2022 game
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The team didn’t announce which game the team will wear the new helmet, but the organization released photos of players in the alternate look. The Saints' black helmet. (New Orleans Saints) The team w...
The KKK once gathered at this Texas site. Decades later, it’s becoming a racial justice center named after a Black man who was lynched
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Washington A version of this story appeared in CNN's Race Deconstructed newsletter. To get it in your inbox every week, sign up for free here. Is it possible to create an impactful center for healing from a former si...
CNN to broadcast live Juneteenth concert featuring Jhené Aiko, Khalid, Jill Scott, Questlove, Mickey Guyton, Bell Biv DeVoe and other Black artists
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Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom will air live worldwide on CNN on Sunday, June 19 at 8pmET, with pre-show coverage beginning at 7pmET including CNN anchor Don Lemon to highlight African-American advocate...
Black bean corn avocado salsa for your next cookout: Try the recipe
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Recipe creator MaryAnne Hoekstra of Gastronotherapy recommends serving this salsa as an appetizer with tortilla chips, or as a side salad to your favorite Tex-Mex meal. HOW TO MAKE BURNT END MAC AND CHEESE: TRY THE...
Why Black Americans are leaving Biden in droves
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Contrary to the spin coming out of the White House, the departure of 21 Black staffers – with more expected in the coming weeks – is not something that can just be brushed off as a coincidence or a normal part of the...
Biden recognizes June as Black Music Appreciation Month
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Washington President Joe Biden issued a proclamation this week recognizing June as Black Music Appreciation Month, celebrating the music as "intricately woven into the tapestry of our Nation." "Perhaps no music has h...
California issued its first in-depth report detailing how the government has harmed Black Americans
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A panel in California considering reparations for Black Americans released its first report Wednesday detailing the "innumerable" harms of slavery in the state that "have snowballed over generations." In a 500-page ...
Washington mom saves toddler running to hug black bear
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Samantha Martin of Redmond, Washington followed two-year-old Juniper outside Thursday after her daughter managed to sneak out the patio door, according to video from local outlet FOX 13. Video shows Martin calling fo...