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Howard University announced the appointment of Stacey Abrams as the inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics. The post Howard University Names Stacey Abrams As Chair For Race And Black Politics appeared first on NewsOne.

Union organizer and former Teacher, Brandon Johnson was elected as Chicago’s next mayor on Tuesday, succeeding Lori Lightfoot. The post Former Teacher Brandon Johnson Elected Chicago’s New Mayor appeared first on NewsOne.

Here are a few slang words that Black parents should have on their radar. The post 10 Slang Words Black Parents Should Know appeared first on NewsOne.

Minneapolis unanimously approved a police reform agreement that looks to combat years of racial bias in policing. Here's what we know. The post Minneapolis Police Reform: What To Know About The Approved Public Safety Overhauling appeared first on NewsOne.

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On Wednesday, Mississippi’s GOP-led Senate voted to reject the Board of Education’s pick for state superintendent of education.  The post Mississippi GOP Rejects Prominent Black Educator For Superintendent, Dems Point To Race appeared first on NewsOne.

Although Irvo Otieno’s death has hit the mainstream media, donations for his GoFundMe have been slow to roll in.  The post GoFundMe For Irvo Otieno Slow To Gain Traction As Family Prepares For Funeral appeared first on NewsOne.

Police in Mississippi are under investigation after being accused of violating the civil rights of multiple Black men since 2019. The post Horrific Details Emerge As Mississippi Police Accused Of Shooting Black Man’s Tongue Off appeared first on NewsOne.

Civil rights attorney Bakari Sellers has joined Ben Crump and his team in the fight for justice for the late Shanquella Robinson. The post Bakari Sellers Joins Calls For US Government ‘To Act’ On Shanquella Robinson’s Death Case appeared first on NewsOne.

We’ve put together a list of things Black writers should know before they dive into the world of ChatGPT. The post 4 Things Black Writers Need To Know Before Using ChatGPT appeared first on NewsOne.

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Amaarah DeCuir offers insights into how public schools are moving toward greater recognition of the sacred Islamic month. The post Ramadan: How Public Schools Are Recognizing The Sacred Islamic Month appeared first on NewsOne.

Steve Drazkowski is attempting to block a state bill that would require educators to give lessons on the genocide of indigenous people. The post Minnesota Republican Claims Genocides Between Native Americans And White People Went ‘Each Way’ appeared first on NewsOne.

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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and lasts either 29 or 30 days, depending on the new crescent moon. The post 6 Important Things To Know About Ramadan appeared first on NewsOne.