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House Of The Dragon is in full swing and seeing a Black family with power and prestige in a popular show makes my heart sing.  The post You Still Mad ‘House Of The Dragon’ Added Black People? Get Over It. appeared first on NewsOne.

What makes DeSantis’ political stunt any different than the Reverse Freedom Rides? The decade's change, but the racist game stays the same. The post ‘Racist Tactics’: DeSantis Sending Migrants To Martha’s Vineyard Echoes ‘Segregationists,’ Senator Says appeared first on NewsOne.

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The Commission on Civil Rights was formed to help investigate voting and civil rights issues impacting the American people. The post US Commission On Civil Rights Celebrates 65 Years Of Service appeared first on NewsOne.

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Introduced earlier this year by a former police officer, HB 2319 prohibits individuals from recording police within eight feet. While the law contained a few exceptions, the ACLU of Arizona and media organizations maintained it was unconstitutional. The post Federal Judge Prevents Arizona Law Limiting Recording Police From Taking Effect appeared first on NewsOne.

It's not just that these shows gave us Black characters, but they are dynamic and complex. Newer iterations of "Star Trek " provide even more robust storylines with diverse human and alien characters, making creator Gene Roddenberry's vision come to life in unimaginable ways. The post 8 Strong Black Leads In The ‘Star Trek’ Universe appeared first on NewsOne.

State and city officials continue to point the finger at each other as residents in Jackson still struggle to get access to clean water. The post Mississippi Gov. And Jackson Mayor Bicker Over Water Crisis, City Still Under Boil Water Notice appeared first on NewsOne.

Voters in five states will see slavery on their ballot this November as prison reform advocates push to abolish slavery. The post These 5 States Will Have Slavery On The Ballot This November appeared first on NewsOne.

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This year's anniversary theme is "By Any Means," signaling the need for everything to be put on the table when it comes to achieving real justice. The theme is also a framework for long-term action that seeks to fund work that meets the moment and advances justice. The post Public Welfare Foundation Celebrates 75 Years Of Justice ‘By Any Means’ appeared first on NewsOne.

Few people are blessed to do what they love while doing it with their friends. Comedian Jordan Carlos is among the few who work with people he admires and calls friends. The post Podcast ‘Adulting with Michelle Buteau and Jordan Carlos’ Explores Life Through Humor And Good Conversations appeared first on NewsOne.

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"Black communities often get talked about, but we don't get spoken to," said Alicia Garza, Black Futures Lab's founder and principal. "A lot of our issues, and the things that we care about, get framed and shaped by somebody who is not us." The post The Black Census Project Ramps Up Effort Ahead Of Midterm Elections appeared first on NewsOne.

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Meeting in Texas two months after the Supreme Court dismantled the right to abortion in Dobss is no coincidence. Last year, Texas preemptively passed what was at the time the most restrictive anti-abortion law in the country. This year's conference is hosted by Dallas-based The Afiya Center, a Black-led Texas reproductive justice organization. The post ‘Let’s Talk About Sex’ National Reproductive Justice Conference Meets In Texas appeared first on NewsOne.

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For many young Black women, this school year also comes with a different level of uncertainty following the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court earlier this year. The post Abortion Laws Impact Black Women at HBCUs appeared first on NewsOne.