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Sly Stone, legendary funk-rock musician, has died
Sly Stone, the frontman for the iconic band Sly and the Family Stone, has died. He was 82.
Jun 9
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Sly Stone, legendary funk-rock musician, has died
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Black neighborhoods underwater, "Sinners" streaming, RIP Niko McKnight
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Jun 6
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Black neighborhoods underwater, "Sinners" streaming, RIP Niko McKnight
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Trump's education secretary avoids answering if she knows Ruby Bridges
Education Secretary Linda McMahon avoided a direct question asking if she has learned about Ruby Bridges.
Jun 4
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Tulsa’s first Black mayor announces $105M reparations plan for descendants of 1921 Race Massacre
“We will be making these investments to restore the Greenwood District and Tulsa overall to the community we should have been,” Monroe Nichols said.
Jun 2
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Tulsa’s first Black mayor announces $105M reparations plan for descendants of 1921 Race Massacre
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May 2025
Five years after George Floyd, new Clipse coming, RIP Charles Rangel
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May 30
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Five years after George Floyd, new Clipse coming, RIP Charles Rangel
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DOJ drops police reform efforts, Kid Cudi takes the stand, 'Forever' hype
I have published this newsletter every Friday since 2023 because of the support you all provide by reading and sharing it. Thank you!
May 23
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DOJ drops police reform efforts, Kid Cudi takes the stand, 'Forever' hype
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Cassie takes the stand, Southern accent fading, RIP John Edwards
I'm on another trip this week, so here's a shorter edition of my newsletter! Thank you for your continued support.
May 16
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Phil Lewis
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Cassie takes the stand, Southern accent fading, RIP John Edwards
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Trump fires Librarian of Congress, Alabama discriminated against Black voters, Maya Cade takes Milestone Films
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May 9
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Trump fires Librarian of Congress, Alabama discriminated against Black voters, Maya Cade takes Milestone Films
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Dr. King’s attorney honored, T.D. Jakes steps down, RIP Alexis Herman
This is a shortened version of the newsletter because I'm taking a break this week!
May 2
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Phil Lewis
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Dr. King’s attorney honored, T.D. Jakes steps down, RIP Alexis Herman
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April 2025
The NMAAHC 'purge,' NAACP prez disinvited, Shannon Sharpe steps away
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Apr 25
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Phil Lewis
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The NMAAHC 'purge,' NAACP prez disinvited, Shannon Sharpe steps away
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Examining the Target boycott, Black Maternal Health Week, Uncle Charlie tour
This newsletter recently cracked the top 100 for Substack's newsletters in the News category. Thank you all for reading and sharing!
Apr 18
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Examining the Target boycott, Black Maternal Health Week, Uncle Charlie tour
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Visiting Uncle Tom’s plantation
The Josiah Henson Museum and Park aims to educate the public about the life and legacy of the man who inspired the character Uncle Tom.
Apr 17
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Visiting Uncle Tom’s plantation
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