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Think winning Olympic gold is tough? Try doing it while coping with racism
Posted July 31, 2021 from The Guardian — Athletes like Simone Biles must perform at the highest level while also carrying burdens specific to Black sportswomen — By Brianna Holt ... -
Disturbing Footage Shows Atlanta Cop Kicking Handcuffed Black Woman In Head
Posted July 31, 2021 from Revolt — The cop was suspended alongside his partner, who failed to stop the brutal attack. — Two Atlanta officers have been relieved from active ... -
Jennifer Hudson Brings Down the House in New Aretha Franklin Biopic Clip
Posted July 31, 2021 from Rolling Stone — 'Respect' arrives in theaters August 13th — Jennifer Hudson, in the role of Aretha Franklin, delivers a show-stopping performance of the Queen ... -
Obama becomes minority owner, strategic partner for NBA Africa
Posted July 30, 2021 from The Grio — Former President Barack Obama’s investment in Basketball Africa will be used to support youth and leadership programming for the Obama Foundation across ... -
Coliseum Authority Approves African- American Led Group to Bring WNBA Team to Oakland
Posted July 30, 2021 from the Office of At-Large Oakland City Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan — the Oakland- Alameda County Coliseum Authority (“OACCA) Board unanimously voted to approve a Term Sheet ... -
After a rough year, Geoffrey’s Inner Circle to relaunch Sunday night jazz sessions
Posted July 30, 2021 from Oaklandside — Geoffrey Pete was reluctant to ask for help. The namesake proprietor of Geoffrey’s Inner Circle has weathered many a storm since he opened ... -
Shelia Jackson Lee third Black lawmaker arrested during voting rights protests
Posted July 30, 2021 from The Guardian — Congress members Joyce Beatty and Hank Johnson were previously arrested for participating in separate demonstrations — Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democratic representative ... -
Upcoming 'King Richard': Will Smith As Venus And Serena's Father
Posted July 29, 2021 from Shadow And Act — Warner Bros. has dropped the first trailer for King Richard, starring Will Smith as Richard Williams, the father of iconic athletes ... -
Poor People’s Campaign march to prevent Texas voting restrictions
Posted July 29, 2021 from The Guardian — Marchers set off from Georgetown on Wednesday morning, aiming to reach state capitol in Austin for a voting laws rally on Saturday ... -
Why this East Oakland pastor got vaccinated
Posted July 29, 2021 from Oaklandside — Jacqueline Thompson, head pastor of Allen Temple Baptist Church, got vaccinated for her congregation and 92-year-old mother — By Ricky Rodas — Last ...
