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Mother Viola Fletcher and Uncle Redd (with Mother Fletcher's grandson Ike) at The Breakfast Club. (Photo credit: BET/YouTube screencap)

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July 7, 2023

Mother Viola Fletcher and Uncle Redd, Survivors of the Tulsa Black Wall Street Massacre, Promote New Book ‘Don’t Let Them Bury My Story’

Kris Bowers and Dahi in Anthem (Hulu/Onyx Collective)

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July 5, 2023

Julian Reviews: ‘Anthem’ Recreates America’s National Anthem Into An Inclusive Message

Lance Gross in Call Her King (Photo credit: BET+)

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June 30, 2023

Lance Gross On The Real Issues Fueling The Action Of ‘Call Her King’: ‘It’s A Double-Edged Sword’

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June 28, 2023

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation

85 percent of members said it was important for the Academy to lead the industry on representation, inclusion and equity, a five percent increase from last year's findings. (Photo credit: VKStudio/Canva)

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June 5, 2023

Film Academy Members Want Increased Focus On Representation, Equity and Sustainability

Burning candles with flag of Israel on dark background. (Photo credit: Pixelshot/Canva)

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May 19, 2023

New Study Finds Concerning Correlation Between Online And Physical Attacks On Jewish Synagogues

Harry Belafonte died at the age of 96. AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

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May 17, 2023

Harry Belafonte Leveraged Stardom For Social Change, His Powerful Voice Always Singing A Song For Justice

Writers strike picketers outside of the Sunset Gower Studio in Hollywood, CA. (Christy Macintosh/Flickr/Creative Commons)

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May 16, 2023

Inevitable Foundation Launches Emergency Relief Fund To Aid Disabled Writers During Writers Strike

Striking workers picket outside of Warner Bros. Studios on the second day of the Hollywood writers strike on May 3, 2023, in Burbank, Calif. (David McNew/Getty Images)

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May 16, 2023

The Exploitation Of Hollywood’s Writers Is Just Another Symptom Of Digital Feudalism

Jordan wears his iconic ‘Air Jordan’ Nike sneakers during a game in 1985. (Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

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May 12, 2023

In ‘Air,’ Michael Jordan’s Silence Speaks Volumes About The Marketing Of Black Athletes