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The Root· 4 days agoIt has already been a historic year for Black women, and this week we can reflect on the legacies of history-making women who paved the way for our successes today. The long-awaited biography ...
N.J.’s Nikki M. James, Tony nominee for ‘Suffs,’ on playing suffragist Ida B. Wells
NJ.com· 6 days agoJames won her first Tony in 2011. Now she plays a giant of history, suffragist and civil rights...
75 Angela Davis Quotes That Reflect Her Commitment to Equality & Justice
Parade via AOL· 4 days agoHere are 75 of Angela Davis’ most famous quotes. Related: 22 Ida B. Wells Quotes About Injustice,...
In 'Black Barbie,' the 44-year-old doll reclaims her spotlight
NBC Universal via AOL· 2 days agoThe Netflix documentary “Black Barbie” examines why the doll, which was created by designer Kitty...
How Oklahoma became a battleground for religious freedom
The Oklahoman· 3 days agoPlus: The latest election results, Oklahoma City mega-site plans
Six outdoor pools open for the summer season, one more on the way
KOIN via Yahoo News· 2 days agoSix outdoor community pools in Portland will open on June 20 and remain open through late summer,...
Netflix’s ‘Black Barbie’ documentary shows how far the doll has come and still has to go
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoThrough the Inspiring Women collectible series, a number of historical and cultural icons have been...
Portland outdoor community pools open for summer
FOX 12 Oregon· 2 days agoPortland Parks & Recreation is opening community pools for the summer, beginning Thursday.
Stephen Colbert tickets for Chicago 'Late Show' tapings now available
Chicago Sun-Times· 4 days agoFans can apply at 1iota.com for tickets to any or all of Colbert’s Aug. 19-22 shows at the...
Jazz, justice and Juneteenth: Wynton Marsalis and Bryan Stevenson join forces to honor Black protest
ABC News· 4 days agoBlack music traditions such as jazz are central to celebrations of Juneteenth, says civil rights...