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Five years after Trayvon Martin’s death, the fight for justice for young Black men continues.

"17," a beautiful 17-minute visual EP, pays homage to those who have lost their lives due to racial and police violence.

It looks like Nick Cannon is making some major changes after his announced leave from America’s Got Talent. According to Page Six, Cannon has fired members of his long-time team, including his ID-PR publicist Alla Plotkin and his ICM Partners agent Chris Smith. Sources continue that Cannon has recently “got really into religion” and refers to himself […]

Plus, Minnesota man found guilty of shooting Black Lives Matter protestors and South African singer calls Black people ‘dumb’ over Beyoncé pregnancy reactions.

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The Fort Worth Police Department will drop charges against Jacqueline Craig and Brea Hymond.

A Baltimore teacher, who is White, said that Wells Fargo rejected her bank card designed with the words "Black Lives Matter" and an image of a raised fist. She added that a customer service rep said the company didn't want to be associated with any "antisocial and offensive" organizations.

Rachel Nash, who is white, created the bank card art as a means of expressing her disgust with the death of Freddie Gray and her endearment for BLM.

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During the event, actors, activists, and musicians will pay homage to Dr. King with recitations of his most revered speeches, as well as musical performances.

A cop claims to have received a doughnuts box with a 'Black Lives Matter' note. The police are investigating.

A BLM activist plans to open a youth training center in Chicago. Fundraising is underway.

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The ongoing and extreme violence in the city of Chicago is heartbreaking to say the very least and sadly it appears to be getting worse before it gets any better. Fingers have been pointed and blame has been placed in a number of directions without a concrete solution being put into place. Now, the former […]

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In the class, students explore how Black social movements have contributed to empowerment within the African-American community.