Rayna Rayford
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Why Did Police Arrest A Black Mom Trying To Find Her Missing Daughter?
The California Statewide Ebony Alert Program “is a resource available to law enforcement agencies investigating the suspicious or unexplainable disappearance of a Black woman or...
Historic Campaign Spurs Surge In Racist And Sexist Attacks On Kamala Harris
After launching a historic campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris has been the subject of vitriolic racist and sexist attacks from her opponents. If elected, Harris...
Blending Irish Dance With Hip Hop: Here’s How This Black Dancer Is Captivating Millions Online With Her Unique Style
Kaitlyn Sardin might not be the quintessential image that immediately comes to mind when most people think of what an Irish dancer looks like. But...
Biden-Harris Campaign Launches New Initiative For Black Voters Centering Black Women
Today, the Biden-Harris campaign launched a new initiative for Black voters: Black Voters for Biden-Harris. They’re kicking off summer outreach by announcing an “eight-figure investment...
Here’s How This National Cycling Club Honors A Black Biking Legend And Makes The Sport More Accessible
May is National Bike Month, and the conversation around Black history and cycling would not be complete without discussing Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor. He was...
“Get Off My Neck” Former Baltimore Prosecutor Pens Book Offering Solutions To Reform Criminal Justice System
Debbie Hines knows a lot about criminal justice—the former trial attorney, Baltimore prosecutor, and Assistant Attorney General for the State of Maryland has had years...
Meet The Doctor Whose Civil Rights Roots Are Driving Change For Black Mothers
Dr. Auja McDougale has been inspired by civil rights and her family’s rich history for most of her life, even inspiring her own career in...
There Aren’t That Many Black Major League Baseball Players Right Now. But Change Is On The Way
Right now, the number of Black professional baseball players is at an all-time, historic low. But, new Major League Baseball (MLB) development pipeline programs are...
California Black Women’s Health Project: Celebrating A 30-Year Legacy Of Improving Health And Wellness For Black Women And Girls
Thirty years ago, the nonprofit, California Black Women’s Health Project (CABWHP) was established, as a chapter of the National Black Women’s Health Project. CABWHP is...
This Pi Day Let’s Celebrate The First Black Woman To Earn Her PhD In Mathematics
Every year, Pi Day is celebrated on March 14. It’s the celebration of the mathematical sign pi, and the date is symbolic because (3.14) signifies...