Connor Grubb, 29, of the Blendon Township Police Department faces multiple charges in the fatal shooting of Ta’Kiya Young, 21, who was shot in her car outside a Kroger last year after being accused of theft.
Category: Black People
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Taraji P. Henson, Keke Palmer and Uzo Aduba Turn Out to Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival
Summer on the island is packed with cultural events, and for many celebrities, politicians and filmmakers, the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival is a highlight.
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How Ella Jenkins Revolutionized Children’s Music
Over seven decades, she brought a world of genres and ideas to songs for the young. On her centennial, what she would really like to do is perform again.
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Who’s Afraid of Being Black? Not Kamala, Beyoncé or Kendrick.
With her response to Donald Trump’s comments about her background, Kamala Harris showed that Blackness doesn’t need to be explained or defended — an idea underscored by her campaign theme song.
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Meshell Ndegeocello Could Have Had Stardom but Chose Music Instead
The bassist, singer and composer’s 1993 debut jolted the industry — then she decided to change. Now she is releasing a powerful album inspired by James Baldwin.
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Trump Invitation to NABJ Conference Sets Off Debate
The National Association of Black Journalists has a history of inviting presidential candidates to speak, but many of its members are bristling at Donald Trump’s scheduled session.
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Kamala Harris Is Dressing to Be President
With very little time to prepare for the campaign trail, the vice president is sticking to her suits — a political move of its own.
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Looking for the Best in Black Cinema? Try Brown Sugar.
The streaming service highlights some of the finest movies starring, and often directed by, Black artists.
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Darren Walker, Who Reoriented the Ford Foundation, to Step Down
Mr. Walker, who oversaw $7 billion in grants, plans to leave at the end of 2025 after what will have been 12 years.
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Renauld White, Debonair Model Who Broke Barriers, Dies at 80
The first Black American model to appear on the cover of GQ magazine, he was an avatar of male beauty for nearly half a century.
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Negro League Baseball Jerseys Let Fans Wear a ‘Piece of History’
By striving for authenticity, brands like Ebbets Field Flannels have created jerseys, hats and shirts that are equal parts fashion statement and history lesson.
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Here’s Why These Boho Knotless Braids Cost $450.
For many Black women, summertime calls for braids. Pricing for knotless braids, which are faster to braid, feel lighter and have gotten more popular, depends on the length and size of each braid and color blend, and whether hair used in the boho style is human or synthetic.