When Reciting a 'Dear Black Girls' Poem Gets You Banned From Prom

05/25/2016

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Mississippi Town Ordered to Desegregate Its Schools, Finally

While desegregation was ruled unconstitutional six decades ago, one Mississippi town is finally getting justice for their school system.
05/17/2016
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One Reason Why Black People Should Vote: David Banner

David Banner tells us why black people should vote.
05/18/2016
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Family Wants Answers After 22-Year-Old Mom Dies in Police Custody

Family demands answers after 22-year-old mom dies in Texas jail.
05/18/2016
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Heated Exchange Between New York Teacher and Student Caught on Tape

A New York teacher is suspended after footage of him yelling at a student surfaces.
05/19/2016
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Snoop Dogg on Coaching: "Football Helped Me Become a Better Father, Husband and Person"

BET catches up with Snoop Dogg at the premiere of his new AOL show, Coach Snoop, and learns why football is so important to the iconic rapper.
05/20/2016
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San Francisco Police Chief Resigns Hours After Unarmed Black Woman was Fatally Shot by Cop

San Francisco Police Chief is asked to resign after an unarmed black woman was fatally shot by police.
05/20/2016
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Why Should Black Women Think About Their Health This Election?

Black women are most negatively affected by HIV, breast cancer and heart disease. Which presidential candidates have us mind?
05/20/2016
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Tune into Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement Documentary!

The Black Lives Matter Movement documentary reminds us of the power in telling our own stories.
05/23/2016
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8-Year-Old Girl With Leukemia Sells Pink Lemonade to Pay for Medical Bills

8-year-old Zaraya Blunt uses her entrepreneurial skills to help cover her medical bills.
05/23/2016
01:26

One Woman's Pursuit to Keep Baltimore's Kids Safe

A Baltimore woman is changing children's lives through her after-school program.
05/24/2016
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When Reciting a 'Dear Black Girls' Poem Gets You Banned From Prom

A 18-year-old honor student is turned away from her senior prom for reciting a poem.
05/25/2016
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The Man Behind the Photo: Haitian-Born West Point Cadet Achieves the American Dream

An emotionally-charged photo of a West Point cadet goes viral.
05/26/2016
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Black Scholar Kicked Out of Graduation for Wearing Kente Cloth

Nyree Holmes, 18, was asked to remove his Kente stole at his graduation.
05/27/2016
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The FOURTH Reason to Vote for Bernie Sanders

Bernie is keeping the college student in mind this campaign. This recent grad is voting for him. Maybe you should too!
05/31/2016
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Black Family Under Investigation After Son Falls Into Gorilla Enclosure

The investigation will determine whether the boy's parents will be charged.
06/01/2016
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What Can Congress Do About Gun Violence?

National Gun Violence Awareness Day is upon us. What should Congress do about gun violence? #WearOrange
06/02/2016
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Do you know how many black children are affected by gun violence?

Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Do you know how many black children are affected by gun violence? Find out here. #WearOrange
06/02/2016
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Teacher Disciplined for Giving Racist Math Quiz on Pimps, Drugs and Drive-bys

Parents express concern after an Alabama teacher gives students a racist math quiz.
06/02/2016
01:39

Chicago Police Officer Violently Slams Into Innocent Reverend's Car

Are incentives enough for Chicago police officers to protect Black citizens?
06/03/2016
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#BlackGirlMagic: Miss District of Columbia Crowned Miss USA 2016

Deshauna Barber, a 26-year-old Army Reserve officer, is crowned Miss USA 2016.
06/06/2016
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Prosecutor Makes Reference to Cincinnati Mom 'Smoking Crack' While Announcing No Charges in Gorilla Incident

Prosecutor Joseph Deters uses a senseless reference during the highly anticipated press conference.
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