It only took a jury in Michigan nine minutes to clear the man who blasted…
Category: Across Black America
Across Black America is a compilation of stories gathered from the nation’s various media sources. These are assembled and edited by contributor Kristina Dixon for use in OurWeekly.
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Alabama attorney general taking over case of Black Army veteran killed by cops
The investigation of the fatal shooting of a Black man by…
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Procter & Gamble building strategy to win Black consumers
Procter & Gamble is turning to a startup to help reach African-American consumers who are frustrated..
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Minnesota certifies first Black-led cooperation credit union
Efforts are under way in Minnesota to correct some of the racist policies that give the area a bad reputation..
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Two White students charged with threatening Black teacher
Authorities say two White teens sent threatening and racist messages to each other on school-issued..
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‘Black Panther’ gets Oscar nods and also named ‘Movie of the Year’ by African American Film Critics Association
The accolades for “Black Panther” continue to pour in for the film “Black Panther” nearly 10 months after its..
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City of Portland settles with Black man over racial profiling
A Black man in Portland will be paid $50,000 after being racially profiled by the same White cop within a..
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Rifle club loses members after denying Black doctor, U.S. military vet membership
A South Carolina social club’s decision to deny membership to a doctor who would have been its first..
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Jay Z pressures Arbitration Association into diversification commitment
Jay-Z is no longer demanding a halt to arbitration with Iconix Brand Group because of a lack of available..
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Sex trafficking victim must serve 51 years before release
In a stunning case that have been controversial since its inception grew even more controversial with the..