Jaylen Brown has been an outspoken voice to raise awareness on many fronts, and says he plans to ‘play for something bigger than myself’ in Florida.
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USM staff and students call for more action to combat racism
University President Glenn Cummings says he was pleased to get recommendations from the faculty and staff, some of whom are hopeful that a meeting with the administration will lead to real change.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ hymn ignites hope across nation
The NFL will play “Lift Every Voice and Sing” before each game during Week 1.
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Frederick Douglass statue vandalized in New York park
A statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass was ripped from its base in Rochester on the anniversary of one of his most famous speeches.
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Kaepernick and Disney announce new partnership, including ESPN documentary series
The larger deal between Colin Kaepernick’s production company and Disney will focus on stories that explore race and social justice.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Trump says NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace should apologize for noose ‘hoax’
The tweet was the latest in a string of racially tinged overtures the president has made to his political base.
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Facebook groups formed to protest virus restrictions pivot to attacks on Black Lives Matter
One group transforms itself from ‘Reopen California’ to ‘California Patriots Pro Law & Order,’ with recent posts changing the slogan to ‘White Lives Matter.’
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Illinois museum: ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ car with Confederate flag to stay
The Volo Auto Museum’s director says people ‘aren’t offended by it whatsoever.’
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats, Biden look to accelerate Southern political shift
Democratic victories would redefine policy fights over expanding health insurance access and overhauling criminal justice procedures, among other matters.
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Virus, Floyd death merge in brutal blow to Black well-being
Racism has very real, physical effects. And they are especially prone to diabetes, hypertension and other chronic diseases.