Melissa Noel
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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...
VP Kamala Harris Makes History As The First Woman To Deliver Commencement Address At West Point
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the commencement address at the US Military Academy at West Point on Saturday, making her the first woman to do...
The Often Overlooked Black Origins Of Memorial Day
The initial commemoration of Memorial Day is often disputed, with several places across the U.S. claiming to be the birthplace of the national holiday. However,...
Black Nun’s Exhumed Body Appears Intact Four Years After Burial, And Of Course Black Twitter Had No Chill
Four years after the remains of a Black nun were unearthed and exhibited no visible signs of decay, the small Missouri town of Gower has...
“Anything Is Possible”: Paralyzed Student Walks Across Stage At College Graduation
At Reynolds Community College’s graduation ceremony on Monday, 25-year-old Khalil Watson, who was paralyzed in a shooting seven years ago, walked across the stage in...