Melissa Noel
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New Report Says Support For Black Lives Matter Movement Is At Lowest Point In 3 Years
It’s been ten years since the first #BlackLivesMatter hashtag appeared on Twitter. A decade later, Pew Research Center conducted a survey to assess the current...
Black Farmers Have Lost Their Land At Alarming Rates. New Documentary Highlights Why And The Push For Preservation
A new documentary about the legacy of Black farming in America is shedding light on the devastating impact of heirs’ property, which has been one...
Illinois Becomes The First State In U.S. To Put A Ban On Book Bans With New Law
As book bans in Republican-led states seem to be sweeping the country, Illinois is now a beacon of hope as it became the first U.S. state “to...
California Skate Park Named In Honor Of Tyre Nichols, Black Motorist Fatally Beaten In Police Traffic Stop
A skate park in California has been named in honor of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who was killed in January in what prosecutors said...
Dead Raccoon, “Racially Hateful” Message Was Left For Oregon Mayor, Black City Council Member
A dead raccoon and a sign with what’s described as “intimidating language” that mentioned a Black city councilor were left outside the law office of...
Pregnant School Bus Driver Evacuates Students Moments Before Bus Burst Into Flames
School bus driver Imunek Williams is being hailed a hero after evacuating 37 students from a bus just before it went up in flames. Williams,...
Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebrates Key Moments and People In Black History—Here’s What You Should Know
Every June, National Caribbean American Heritage Month recognizes and celebrates the significant contributions of Caribbean people to the United States, and it shares in the community’s...
Atlanta Police Arrest Organizers Behind Bail Fund For “Cop City” Protestors
Police in Atlanta arrested three organizers behind a nonprofit group providing bail and legal support for arrested protesters against a multimillion-dollar law enforcement dubbed “Cop...
New Survey Reports Widespread Racism And Discrimination In The Nursing Industry
There is widespread racism and discrimination in the nursing industry, yet few nurses report incidents, according to a new survey by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released...
Alabama Civil Rights Landmarks Receive $3.1 Million In Funding From The National Park Service For Preservation
The National Park Service will award a $3.1 million grant that will help preserve six notable civil rights history sites in Alabama. The park service’s...