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Critics Decry Apparent Racism in Expulsion of 2 Dems From Tennessee Legislature
Rep. Gloria Johnson, the white Democrat who didn't get expelled, said it likely had to do “with the color of our skin.”
Trump Preemptively Blames Manhattan DA for His Own Loyalists’ Violent Protests
An indictment could result in “death & destruction,” Trump said, alluding to his own followers' possible response.
Texas Regulators Plan Takeover of Houston Independent School District
Public education advocates say the move is racist, as white-majority districts with lower ratings are being left alone.
Abortion Bans Could Exacerbate the US’s Already High Rate of Preterm Births
States that restrict abortion have fewer maternal care providers than states with abortion access.
Black Student Sues School After Teacher Assaulted Her for Not Reciting Pledge
Federal precedent and South Carolina state law stipulate that students are not required to recite the pledge.
We Must Overturn SCOTUS Decisions That Effectively Deny Rights to Black People
George Floyd’s murder is part of a through line of police violence first enabled by the “Dred Scott” ruling.
GOP Lawmaker Uses Racist Trope, Calls Chinese American Colleague Disloyal
Several members of Congress condemned the lawmaker's racist words, describing them as “disgusting” and “dangerous.”
Angela Davis Discusses Malcolm X’s Legacy and Her Removal From AP Black Studies
Davis says Malcolm X's legacy is still vital to understanding racism, power and justice in the United States and beyond.
Decades of Racial Bias Preceded College Board’s AP Black History Course Changes
The College Board still seems to feel comfortable disappearing the Black educational experience.
Black Taxpayers Are at Least 3 Times More Likely to Face Audits
New research suggests that underfunding of the IRS may be partially to blame for racial disparities in tax enforcement.