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Leron Liggins had his drug charges vacated last week after a white judge said he "looks like a criminal” during a pretrial hearing. The post Black Man’s 10-Year Sentence Vacated After White Judge Says He ‘Looks Like A Criminal’ appeared first on NewsOne.

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Authorities are investigating the connection between the late rapper's 2020 murder and the body washed ashore on a Malibu Beach in July.

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Catoctin Furnace's groundbreaking DNA discovery helps a woman find family ties and sheds light on hidden Black ancestral connections. The post New Study Could Help Black Americans Trace Their Ancestry appeared first on NewsOne.

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Popular twitch streamer Kai Cenat’s giveaway causes pandemonium in New York. Read more about the chaos inside.

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Members of the ACLU, the NAACP and various civil rights organizations are calling on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to change the way they investigate and classify individuals protesting the controversial Cop City training center in Atlanta.  The post ‘Cop City’: Civil Rights Groups Urge DHS To Review ‘Extremism’ Label For Protesters appeared first on NewsOne.

Six ex-Mississippi police officers pleaded guilty to torturing Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker. The post 6 Mississippi Ex-Cops Plead Guilty To Brutalizing, Torturing And Sexually Assaulting 2 Black Men appeared first on NewsOne.

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‘What You Need To Know:’ Trump Denied, Trans Bathrooms and more The post Sybil Wilkes ‘What You Need To Know:’ Trump Denied, Trans Bathrooms and more appeared first on Black America Web.

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In May 2019, the white state trooper pummeled Bowman with a flashlight after deputies pulled the Black motorist over for “improper lane usage." The post White Louisiana Trooper Acquitted For 2019 Beating Of Aaron Bowman appeared first on NewsOne.

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Grammy-winning artist Lizzo breaks her silence on Instagram regarding the recent lawsuit that’s left many stunned & disappointed. Three of Lizzo’s former dancers filed a suit Tuesday, August 1st accusing the singer of creating a hostile work environment and sexual harassment. The suit also names Lizzo’s production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, and her choreographer/dance […]

According to AP, on July 31, 33-year-old Ricky Cobb II was pulled over by state troopers on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis.  The post Minnesota Cops Who Killed Black Man During Traffic Stop ’Acted Recklessly,’ Lawyer Says appeared first on NewsOne.

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Black and Hispanic teachers across the U.S. are leaving schools due to “pandemic-era burnout,” “low pay” and high-stress working environments, according to a new report. The post Black Teachers Are Leaving The Classroom Due To Low Pay And Burnout, New Report Finds appeared first on NewsOne.

During an interview with Good Morning America, Ajike Owens' family demanded that Susan Lorincz be charged with a hate crime. The post Ajike “AJ” Owens’ Family Calls For Susan Lorincz To Be Charged With Hate Crime appeared first on NewsOne.