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Black athletes urged to boycott college sports programs over voting rights
By Matt Brown Contributing Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s oldest civil rights group is calling on Black athletes and…
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New voter eligibility program seen by some as effort to suppress democracy
By John Hanna Contributing Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Even as Democratic officials fight the effort in court, the Trump…
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Black immigration activists send message to Hilton CEO
Wave Staff Report TYSONS, VA — Dozens of Black immigrant rights advocates, including the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI),…
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Getty donates $1.8 million to increase access to Black visual arts archives
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — The Getty Foundation has awarded $1.8 million for eight grants through its Black Visual…
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Clarence Thomas hails Constitution as ‘something we all treasure’
By Joshua Goodman Contributing Writer MIAMI, Fla.(AP) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas urged Americans to celebrate the 250th anniversary…
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Activists recall ‘Bloody Sunday’ protest in new fight for voting rights
By Bill Barrow Contributing Writer MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — In 1965, Black Americans peacefully demonstrated for voting rights and were…
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Health care access is at stake in Billionaire Tax Fight
By Mark Kreidler Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Just as California’s billionaires would prefer, the public conversation around a proposed…
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Family of Black motorist killed by police to receive $4.8 million
By Jim Mustian and Jack Brook Contributing Writers NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana officials have agreed to a tentative $4.8…
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‘Whites Only’ signs were haunting reminders of America’s racism
By Aaron Morrison Contributing Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “No dogs, no Negros, no Mexicans.” “Colored served in rear.” “For…
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Black divers commemorate their roots at slave ship memorial
By Deepa Bharath Contributing Writer KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — Ruthie Browning dove into the calm, blue water off Key…
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